Steareth-20
Irritancy: 1-1Comedogenicity: 2-2Cleansing
The details
Steareth-20 is an emulsifier and solubilizer. It is created from stearyl alcohol with ~20 units of ethylene oxide to give it a strong preference for water. As an emulsifier, it helps oil-in-water emulsions like lotions, creams, and cleansers stay stable. It also solubilizes small amounts of oil-loving ingredients (like fragrance) into water-based formulas. You'll likely find this ingredient with steareth-2 (it's oil-loving sister) where the two work together to give products a cushiony feel. Typical use levels sit at around 1-5% and this ingredient has been found to be non-irritating by the CIR Expert Panel.
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Also listed as
steareth-20