PEG-25 Castor Oil

PEG-25 Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-25 CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61791-12-6
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Gel, Pomade & Wax 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-25 Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-25 Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-25 Castor Oil allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-25 Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially gel, pomade & wax (100% of its uses).

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