Snapshot
- Overview
- An olive-based emulsifier that gives formulas a light, silky feel.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Cleansing
- Type
- Emulsifier
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
Ceteareth-6 Olivate is a nonionic emulsifier made by combining ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol with olive-derived fatty components. It's used to build stable oil-in-water emulsions, improve slip and light sensory feel, and aid dispersion in serums and lotions.
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Our take
Is Ceteareth-6 Olivate a Good Ingredient?
Efficient at forming stable, lightweight emulsions while supporting a soft skin feel, and it’s typically gentle in leave-on formats. That mix of usefulness and tolerability lands it a Good rating rather than Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Delivers a lightweight, silky touch and a soft afterfeel. Maintains uniformity in formulas without heaviness on the skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in serums, light lotions, and milky cleansers for a refined skin feel. Also appears in makeup-removing cleansing waters and emulsions.
Before you use it
Safety
Low overall safety concerns when properly formulated, but sensitive users can experience slight irritation, particularly with leave-on use at higher percentages. Ethoxylated materials may contain trace processing byproducts that reputable suppliers minimize.
Products with Ceteareth-6 Olivate
