Octyldodeceth-25
What Octyldodeceth-25 is & what it does
Octyldodeceth-25 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, the polyethylene glycol ether of octyldodecanol, used in cosmetics as a surfactant and emulsifier. In a formula it helps oil and water phases blend and stay stable, and it can act as a mild solubilizer for oils and fragrances. It is water-dispersible and used at modest levels in lotions, cleansers, and emulsions. It is generally considered a functional, well-tolerated emulsifying ingredient.
What is Octyldodeceth-25?
Octyldodeceth-25 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, the polyethylene glycol ether of octyldodecanol. In cosmetics it is used as a surfactant and emulsifier.
What does Octyldodeceth-25 do in a formula?
It helps oil and water phases blend and stay stable, and it can act as a mild solubilizer for oils and fragrances. It is used at modest levels in lotions and emulsions.
Is Octyldodeceth-25 safe?
It is generally considered a functional, well-tolerated emulsifying ingredient. Most people tolerate it well in leave-on and rinse-off products.
Sunscreens with Octyldodeceth-25
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Akumentis Healthcare Ltd Mis D Sun Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
83/100
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Jaquline Usa Hydra Rich Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50, Pa+++
49/100