PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate

PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 30.8%Sheet Masks 23.1%Toners 15.4%Eye Masks 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%General Moisturizers 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate do in skincare?
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-50 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 PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (30.8% of its uses).

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