PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-5 hydrogenated castor oil is often used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. It helps to blend ingredients that would not normally combine, such as oil and water. This results in a homogenous, pleasant-to-the-touch texture in skin care products.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for cutaneous use, but it is important to use it in the recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although PEG-5 hydrogenated castor oil is well tolerated, people with very sensitive or reactive skin should use it with caution. Sometimes PEG compounds can contain impurities that can cause sensitivities.

Found in: Frequently found in creams, lotions, facial cleansers and other products requiring an emulsified base to work properly.

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