Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 54 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence54 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 18.5%Eye Moisturizers 11.1%General Moisturizers 11.1%Concealers 9.3%Eyeshadows 9.3%Conditioners 7.4%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate functions as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (18.5% of its uses).

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