Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate is used in skincare as antistatic, hair conditioning and surfactant. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate do?
- Antistatic: reduces static, mostly in hair products.
- Hair conditioning: makes hair softer and easier to comb.
- Surfactant: lets water mix with oil and dirt so they rinse away.
EU description: Hexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate
Is Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate safe during pregnancy?
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy, so it doesn't lower a product's rating. A product that contains it can still be flagged for a different ingredient, so check each product's rating below.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
1–2 of 2, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).