Ceteth-5
What Ceteth-5 is & what it does
Ceteth-5 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, made by reacting cetyl alcohol with about five units of ethylene oxide. It functions as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant that helps blend oil and water and keeps a formula stable and uniform. It is widely used in creams and lotions to create a smooth, even texture. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Ceteth-5?
It is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, made by reacting cetyl alcohol with about five units of ethylene oxide. It works as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant.
What does Ceteth-5 do in a formula?
It helps blend oil and water and keeps a product stable and uniform, contributing to a smooth, even texture. It is widely used in creams and lotions.
Is Ceteth-5 safe?
It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog. As with any surfactant, very sensitive skin may respond differently.
Sunscreens with Ceteth-5
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Frudia Tone Up Base Sun Cream Spf50
73/100
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Frudia Tone Up Base Sun Cream
72/100
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The Plant Base Dailiben Innocent Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++
70/100