Other ingredient
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A polyethylene glycol ether of hydrogenated castor oil with approximately 10 ethylene oxide units. Used as a mild emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics to incorporate oils, fragrances, and lipophilic actives into water-based formulations.
emulsifiersolubilizersurfactant
Benefits
- ✓Solubilizes oils and fragrance components in aqueous systems
- ✓Mild emulsifier suitable for rinse-off and leave-on products
- ✓Derived from castor oil; low irritation profile
Watch for
- ⚠PEG derivatives may cause irritation on compromised barrier skin in high concentrations
- ⚠May be contaminated with trace 1,4-dioxane during ethoxylation (manufacturing concern, not end-product)
