Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer based on ethoxylated fatty alcohols. Holds oil and water in one phase and helps dissolve oils and fragrance in water-based products. Sits in the base of creams and emulsions. No standalone effects, pregnancy-safe.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol is a nonionic emulsifier. It is a blend of polyethylene-glycol ethers of cetearyl alcohol (about 60 ethylene-oxide units on average) with myristyl glycol. INCI: Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol. In a formula it holds the emulsion together: it binds the oil and water phases of a cream so they do not separate, and it also solubilizes small amounts of oils or fragrance in clear water-based products. The high degree of ethoxylation makes it readily water-soluble. It appears in creams, emulsions, cleansers, and toners. Use levels are usually low. Pregnancy safety. The molecule is large and penetrates intact skin poorly, so systemic absorption is negligible. No teratogenicity data of concern. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tolerance. Irritation and allergen potential are low. As with all ethoxylated ingredients, there is a raw-material caveat about the 1,4-dioxane impurity formed during ethoxylation; manufacturers strip it by vacuum stripping, and CIR considers residual levels acceptable. The ingredient has no standalone cosmetic effects. It is a structural base of the formula.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol safe during pregnancy?
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol for?
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol suits: normal, oily, combination, dry, sensitive.
What is Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol and what does it do in cosmetics?
Nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer based on ethoxylated fatty alcohols.
What's the INCI name for Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol?
The INCI name is Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol.
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