emulsifier · emollient

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Generally safe·Moderate evidence

An emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid, used to create stable creams with light conditioning properties. Well tolerated in finished products at cosmetic concentrations.

Products with Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

94
Disco
Mineral Sun Block
88
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Acne Treatment
70
Alba Botanica
Hemp Soothing Serum
67
Bondi Sands
Gradual Self Tanning Milk

References

CIR: Fatty Acid Derivatives ↗
EU CosIng database ↗

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