Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 145 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence145 products (0.16% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Masks 19.3%Conditioners 8.3%Hair Oils 8.3%Leave-in Treatments 6.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.9%Hair Serums 6.2%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer 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/Sebacic Acid Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (19.3% of its uses).

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