PEG-80 hydrogenated castor oil
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is often used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic products. It helps to blend water and oil, thus stabilizing the formulation. It also promotes texture and even distribution of the product on the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use in well-designed formulations.
✨ Vegan: This ingredient is generally considered vegan, as it is derived from castor oil, a vegetable source.
✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) may contain traces of potential contaminants from their manufacturing process. It's best to choose products where levels of these contaminants are controlled.
Present in: Frequently used in creams, lotions, cleansers and certain hair care products.


