Steareth-2

Steareth-2
Derived from palm oil; mild cleanser and emulsifier.
Steareth-20
Derived from palm oil; mild cleanser and emulsifier.

Common emulsifiers used in the cosmetics industry are synthetic chemicals such as polysorbate 60 or steareth-20. Burt's Bees uses a handmade extract of Irish Moss, a sea plant, as a natural emulsifier.

Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, ...

Steareth-20 - A surfactant and emulsifying agent.
Stearic Acid - A natural fatty acid derived from vegetable oils, used as an emollient.
Stearyl Alcohol - Used as an emulsifier and lubricant.

See also: Citric Acid, Gum, Seaweed, Silica, Protein