Ceteareth-20 50 g

Ceteareth 20 for stabilization of cream and emulsion cosmetic formulations

Ceteareth 20 is a nonionic emulsifying ingredient used in cosmetic manufacturing to provide stable combination of water and oil phases. The ingredient integrates easily into formulations, supports formation of uniform emulsions and is widely applied in serial production of care products thanks to reliable performance across systems.

Properties and skin appearance outcome

The ingredient supports formation of smooth cream texture, improves product spreadability and provides comfortable skin feel during use. Products formulated with this emulsifier maintain uniform structure, spread easily and leave skin feeling smooth after application.

Application across industries

Ceteareth 20 is used in creams, lotions, emulsions, cleansing products, hair conditioners, masks and multiple care formulations. The ingredient is widely applied in private label and contract manufacturing thanks to its versatility and ability to stabilize various emulsion systems.

The ingredient is incorporated to combine phases, improve product stability and enhance formulation texture. It blends well with oils, emollients and active ingredients allowing development of stable cosmetic formulations.

Recipe for light body lotion formulation

Purified water 70 ml
Jojoba oil 12 ml
Ceteareth 20 7 g
Glycerin 6 ml
Preservative 2 ml
Cosmetic fragrance 3 ml

To prepare the lotion, water phase is heated separately while oil and emulsifier are combined until uniform mixture forms. The water phase is gradually added into oil phase under continuous mixing until emulsion develops. After cooling, glycerin, preservative and fragrance are incorporated while mixing continues until stable lotion texture forms. The final product spreads easily across skin and maintains stability during storage.

Ceteareth 20 is widely used in production cosmetic formulations supporting texture stability, reproducible performance and efficient industrial manufacturing.