What is PEG-20 Stearate or Cetearyl Alcohol?
PEG-20 Stearate or Cetearyl Alcohol is a white, granular compound that is often added to cosmetic formulations. It is widely used and is a base ingredient for a variety of skin care products, such as creams, lotions, and hair care products. Its good functionality makes it a favorite of formulators, who can use it to create products with good stability and good feel.
Role in cosmetic formulations
As a multifunctional ingredient, it plays a key role in stabilizing emulsions - it can reduce the interfacial tension between the oil phase and the water phase, allowing the two to mix evenly and reduce the possibility of stratification after long-term storage. At the same time, it also affects the texture of the final product, making the product smooth and smooth, and easier to spread when applied to the skin or hair. It is worth mentioning that it is compatible with a variety of cosmetic raw materials, remains stable over a wide range of pH values from 3 to 14, and can tolerate electrolytes. These characteristics make it particularly suitable for use in complex formulations with high or low internal phase volume percentages.
Application scenarios
PEG-20 stearate or cetostearyl alcohol is often used in the formulation of skin care products and hair care products. In creams and lotions, it helps maintain product viscosity and keeps the product stable for a long time; in hair care products, it allows the product to be spread better, and in hair dye products, it can also help the hair dye to be evenly colored. Its recommended addition amount is between 2% and 10%, and it is usually supplied in a packaging specification of 10 kg/box, which is convenient for large-scale production. As an
Emulsifier for cosmetics, it strikes a good balance between technical performance and user experience.
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