PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

An ethoxylated, hydrogenated castor oil derivative (PEG-7) that acts as a nonionic solubilizer and mild surfactant. Toners, cleansers, and fragrances use it to bring oils into water and keep clear solutions stable.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Helps blend oils into clear toners and fragrances evenly.
Category
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Keeps oil-based ingredients uniformly mixed for a clearer look and feel. Helps avoid greasy residue on skin after application.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in toners, essences, and makeup removers to blend fragrances or botanical oils into water-based formulas.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally considered low-irritant, but eye or skin stinging can occur at higher levels or if not well rinsed. Typical PEG-related impurities are minimized through purification to accepted limits.

Is PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good as an effective nonionic solubilizer that keeps oils dispersed and reduces greasiness, with a track record of mildness in water-based systems. It's widely used to clarify toners and makeup removers with consistent performance, which supports the Good rating.

Products with PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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