CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL
Is CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Evidence is too limited to rate Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol specifically for seborrheic dermatitis. It thickens and stabilises cleansing or conditioning products, but it does not treat the condition.
Its fatty components are chemically bound inside an ethoxylated surfactant, which is different from applying free myristic acid. No exact human seb derm or Malassezia study was found, so the ingredient name alone does not justify a yeast-feeding claim. The total surfactant level, rinse-off time, fragrance and pH are more useful clues to whether the finished product may feel drying or irritating.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Ethoxylated fatty-alcohol glycol ether
- Ingredient family
- Nonionic surfactant
- Cosmetic function
- Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
What is CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL used for in skincare?
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol is a nonionic ingredient derived from ethoxylated fatty alcohol chemistry. It helps thicken surfactant systems, keeps oil and water mixed and improves the body of a product. It is often combined with primary cleansers, fatty alcohols, conditioning polymers and preservatives in shampoos, body washes and creams.