PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Is PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is not automatically unsuitable for seborrheic dermatitis, but it deserves a closer look in a very strict Malassezia-conscious routine. It is mainly an emulsifier and cleanser, so its amount, rinse-off time and the rest of the formula all influence how it feels.
Related PEG castor-oil and PEG stearate materials were metabolized by some Malassezia species in laboratory testing, but this exact ingredient was not studied on human seb derm or in finished cosmetics. Treat that as a theoretical caution rather than proof of a flare, and choose a simpler formula if you are actively narrowing down triggers.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor-oil derivative
- Ingredient family
- PEG castor-oil surfactant
- Cosmetic function
- Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
What is PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL used for in skincare?
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is made by hydrogenating castor oil and attaching polyethylene glycol units. It helps oil and water stay mixed, improves the way oily ingredients disperse and can add cleansing or solubilizing power to washes, shampoos and liquid formulas. It is a formula-building ingredient, not a treatment active.