Steareth-100

AKA: Polysorbate-like Steareth, Stearyl Polyethylene Glycol Ether

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Clean

OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain fatty acids and glycerin. Produced through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide chains to stearyl alcohol to create a surfactant.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy

CAS #

9005-00-9

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Gel Forming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.3–6%

Rinse-off0.02–0.5%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2012

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR