Snapshot
- Overview
- Helps blend oils into clear toners and fragrances evenly.
- Category
- Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
- Type
- Surfactant
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Keeps oil-based ingredients uniformly mixed for a clearer look and feel. Helps avoid greasy residue on skin after application.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in toners, essences, and makeup removers to blend fragrances or botanical oils into water-based formulas.
Before you use it
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.
Products with PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
