PEG-8 Castor Oil

PEG-8 Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-8 CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61791-12-6
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 28.6%Toners 28.6%Hair Sprays 14.3%Serums 14.3%Sheet Masks 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-8 Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-8 Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-8 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-8 Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (28.6% of its uses).

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