Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate
What Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate is & what it does
Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate is a phosphate-based emulsifier used to bind the oil and water phases of a formula. It commonly works as part of a liquid-crystal emulsifying system that produces stable, skin-friendly creams with a smooth, cushioned texture. It also lends mild conditioning. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate?
It is a phosphate-based emulsifier used to bind the oil and water phases of a formula. It often works as part of a liquid-crystal emulsifying system.
What does Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate do in a formula?
It keeps emulsions stable and produces skin-friendly creams with a smooth, cushioned texture, and it also lends mild conditioning. It works as a processing and texture ingredient.
Is Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate safe?
It is a routine emulsifier and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It functions as a formulation aid rather than an active.
Sunscreens with Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum Spf 50
72/100
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iS Clinical Extreme Protect Spf 30
69/100
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Johnson's Day Cream SPF 20
65/100