Castor Oil
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Origin/History:
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PEG stands for polyethylene glycol
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PEG compounds are mixed with fatty acids and alcohols to create a variety of ingredients with various functions
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Castor oil is obtained by the cold pressing of the Ricinus communis plant followed by clarification of the oil by heat
Functions/Science:
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Emollient, cleansing agent, surfactant