Products with Steareth-20
Steareth-20 is the water-loving emulsifier that keeps the oil droplets in a cream finely and evenly dispersed.
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Steareth-20: The Water-Loving Half of an Emulsion
Most lotions are built on a pair of emulsifiers, one that prefers oil and one that prefers water, and steareth-20 is a common choice for the second role. Ethoxylated stearyl alcohol with a high affinity for water, it keeps the oil droplets in a cream finely and evenly suspended, which is what makes the texture feel uniform from the first application to the last.
Revision Skincare uses it more than anyone else in our catalog — Nectifirm, Nectifirm Advanced, DEJ Eye Cream, Intellishade Clear SPF 50 and Firming Night Treatment all contain it — and SkinCeuticals lists it in Daily Moisture.
Do emulsifiers like steareth-20 damage the skin barrier?
At the small percentages used in leave-on creams, no meaningful barrier disruption has been demonstrated. Rinse-off cleansers with high surfactant loads are a different conversation entirely.
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Featured Products with Steareth-20 Reviews
“This moisturizer is the BEST for my skin! It's so lightweight and it smells really good too which is a nice bonus. I feel very bright and complete when I use this product everyday.”
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