A very mild but effective polyethylene-based cleanser and emulsifier.
Functions
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Solubilizing
Solubilizing
Solubilizing – helps ingredients dissolve.
Solubilizing
Solubilizing
Solubilizing – helps ingredients dissolve.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Ceteth-20 serves as both a cleansing ingredient and as an emulsifier. This ingredient is polyethylene-based, as denoted by the “eth” in the name, and this makes ceteth-20 excellent at its function of a non-ionic surfactant. A non-ionic surfactant is a type of cleansing ingredient that is super mild on the skin but is still effective at cleansing.
The non-ionic character of ceteth-20 also means it can double as an emulsifier, which is a type of ingredient that hold water and oils together. Therefore, this ingredient can be found in a wide range of products, including shampoos, hand soaps, lotions, and creams.