PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61788-85-0
Prevalence24 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 16.7%Toners 16.7%Serums 12.5%Setting Spray & Powders 12.5%Exfoliators 8.3%Makeup Removers 8.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-50 Hydrogenated 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-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (16.7% of its uses).

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