Used in skin care products, moisturisers, hair conditioners, suntan and indoor tanning products and hair dyes, colours, and tints. Also found in foundation and sunscreens.
Uses
Used in all kinds of emulsion-based cosmetic products.
Benefits
• Increases solubility of other ingredients
• Compatible with all kinds of oils and active ingredients
Usage Rate
Typical use level 0.5-3% (up to 30% to make gel-like hydrates).
Strengths
Excellent gel-forming and thickening properties.
Caution
Ceteareth-25 is an odourless universal emulsifier that is compatible with all kinds of oils and active ingredients and is an effective protective colloid that stabilises all kinds of dispersed systems. It may be combined with other emulsifiers, and provides optimal use with gel-forming thickeners.
Ceteareth-25 dissolves in water and alcohol to form a colloid solution, and may be mixed with mineral, vegetable, or synthetic fats and oils.