PPG-5-ceteth-20 Good Cleansing Agent Hydration PPG-5-ceteth-20 at a glance Ether of cetyl alcohol Helps to create cohesive, well-mixed formulas Provides emollient properties that assist with hydration CIR Expert Panel deemed safe for use in cosmetics PPG-5-ceteth-20 description PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a synthetic surfactant and emulsifying agent used in skin care to help create cohesive formulas. This ingredient also serves as an emollient and imparts a dry, silky feel on skin. This ingredient works to make sure water and oil-based ingredients mix and don’t separate while also forming a barrier over skin, helping to trap moisture and prevent transepidermal water loss. It’s an ether (a compound having a carbon-oxygen-carbon bond) of cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and usually appears in cosmetic formulas in percentages between 0.05 and 10%. In its raw material form, PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a clear-to-slightly hazy liquid. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel analyzed PPG-5-Ceteth-20 and deemed it safe for use in cosmetic applications. Related ingredients: Cetyl Alcohol