Oleth-20
What Oleth-20 is & what it does
Oleth-20 is a polyethylene glycol ether of oleyl alcohol, an ethoxylated fatty alcohol. It functions chiefly as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier, helping blend oil and water phases and solubilize oily ingredients into a stable formula. It is a widely used, well-established workhorse ingredient in creams, lotions, and cleansers. It carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Oleth-20?
Oleth-20 is a polyethylene glycol ether of oleyl alcohol, an ethoxylated fatty alcohol. It is a widely used nonionic surfactant and emulsifier.
What does Oleth-20 do in skincare?
It helps blend oil and water phases and solubilize oily ingredients into a stable formula. It is a common workhorse ingredient in creams, lotions, and cleansers.
Is Oleth-20 safe?
It is generally considered safe and well established for cosmetic use, and it carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Oleth-20
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