PEG-30 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate is an emulsifier used in cosmetic products to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, ensuring the product's homogenous, pleasant texture. It helps improve the gliding sensation when applied to the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally safe for cosmetic use. However, overall formulation should be checked for people with very sensitive skin.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulas.
✨ Worth knowing: PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate is derived from castor oil and fatty acid esters, but is modified to be more stable and functional in cosmetics. PEGs (polyethylene glycol) can sometimes be singled out for their environmental impact and potentially irritating impurities, but they are regulated in cosmetics to minimize these risks.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, suncare products and hair care products.
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