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Ceteareth-20

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

An ingredient made in a lab from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and ethylene oxide.

Helps oil and water blend into a smooth mixture and helps wash away oil and dirt.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying