Steareth-21

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Steareth-21 omedelbart

  • Waxy compound that is a derivative of the fatty alcohol stearyl alcohol 
  • Functions as a surfactant and solubilising agent 
  • Helps keep ingredients together in an emulsion 
  • Deemed safe by the independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel

Steareth-21 beskrivning

Steareth-21 is a waxy compound that functions as a surfactant, emulsifier and solubilising agent, all of which helps create optimal aesthetics for skin care formulations. Steareth-21 is often combined with other steareth ingredients, such as steareth-2, for an improved sensory profile. Steareth ingredients are prepared by interacting with the chemical intermediate gas ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, a process which forms an entirely new stable compound. The number that comes after (for instance, 21) indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units used in the preparation.   In 2012, the independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel ruled that steareth-21 is safe as used in cosmetics in amounts up to 7%. There have been concerns about the safety of steareth ingredients because toxic 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of ethoxylation, can be produced; however, this is eliminated through purification processes.

Steareth-21 referenser

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2012, pages 169S-244S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

Vi kunde inte hitta detta i vårt ingredienslexikon. Vi registrerar alla saknade ingredienser och gör kontinuerliga uppdateringar.

Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.