Steareth-6
What Steareth-6 is & what it does
Steareth-6 is a nonionic surfactant, an ethoxylated stearyl alcohol with roughly six units of ethylene oxide. In a formula it works as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping oil and water phases stay blended and contributing to a stable, smooth cream or lotion. It is a workhorse processing ingredient rather than an active, often paired with other steareths to fine-tune emulsion stability. It is generally considered safe at standard use levels.
What is Steareth-6?
Steareth-6 is a nonionic surfactant, an ethoxylated stearyl alcohol used as a processing ingredient rather than an active. It helps build stable emulsions.
What does Steareth-6 do in a formula?
It works as an emulsifier and surfactant, keeping oil and water phases blended so creams and lotions stay smooth and stable. It is often paired with other steareths to tune the texture.
Is Steareth-6 safe?
It is generally considered safe at standard cosmetic use levels, with no concerns flagged here. It is a widely used, well-established emulsifier.
Sunscreens with Steareth-6
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kumano Cosme Reihaku Hatomugi Uv Milky Gel Spf 31 Pa+++
67/100
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Hatomugi The UV & Moisturizing Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++
67/100
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Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++
64/100
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Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
64/100