EWG Safety Score
What Is Ceteareth-25?
Ceteareth-25 is a fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics. Ceteareth-25 also helps to keep ingredients soluble within a formula, allowing them to remain dispersed evenly throughout an emulsion. This ingredient is one of several ceteareths deemed safe as used in cosmetics. Concentration ranges from 1.3–10% depending on the type of formula and desired aesthetics; lower amounts may also be used, especially if ceteareth-25 is part of a blend.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Clujul Medical, April 2017, pages 212–219 [URL_NOT_FOUND] Clujul Medical, 2017
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International Journal of Toxicology, April 1999, pages 41–49 [URL_NOT_FOUND] International Journal of Toxicology, 1999
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- CETEARETH-25
- Function
- Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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