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Ingredient Facts
PPG-4-Ceteth-1
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol-4 Ceteth-1, Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether
CAS #
9087-53-0, 37311-01-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic polypropylene glycol ether derivative created as a modern emulsifying and surfactant ingredient for cosmetic products, with no traditional use.