PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Cleanses and foams.

In the PEGs group

What it is

Made in a lab from castor oil, which is reacted so that it can mix with water. It belongs to the PEGs, a family of compounds made in a lab.

An emulsifier that helps oils, such as fragrance oils, blend evenly into water.

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Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

PEGs

Some people avoid PEG compounds as a personal preference, for example when they choose products sold as natural.

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