PEG-5 CASTOR OIL
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-5 Castor Oil is used as a solvent and emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps mix aqueous and oily ingredients well, improving the texture of formulas.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of vegetable origin, being derived from castor oil.
✨ Worth knowing: This component is manufactured by ethoxylation, a chemical process that could leave traces of contaminants such as 1,4-dioxane. However, purification measures can reduce these residues to acceptable levels.
Present in: Creams, lotions, cleansers, hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners.
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