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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

INCI PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer / Surfactant Cleansing & Conditioning

What it is & what it does

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a solubilizer/surfactant.
WHAT IT IS: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a solubilizer/surfactant.

HOW IT WORKS: It helps clear water-based formulas hold fragrance oils and oily actives without separating. It is used for formula clarity and stability rather than skin treatment.

WHY ITS ROLE MATTERS: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a solubilizer used to hold small amounts of fragrance oils or other oil-soluble materials in water-based formulas. It supports clarity and stability rather than providing the primary cleansing effect of a face wash.

A REALISTIC EXPECTATION: Its purpose is carrying and distributing ingredients, not removing pigment or resurfacing skin.

Usage & cautions

Avoid eyes unless the product is intended for them; over-cleansing may cause dryness.

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