What it is
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a white paste derived from Castor Oil.
What it does
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a surfactant: it helps water mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away, leaving skin and hair clean.
Side effects
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is usually used in concentrations between 0,5% and 10%, at which it is generally considered to be safe.
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I see this one a lot. I didn’t know it’s a white paste though, and I can definitely remember this one. :]
I learn something useful everyday from you!
Janessa, it’s widely used indeed. And I’m glad you do.
Happy first day of December, Gio! Even though it’s the 2nd where you are, it’s still the 1st where I am so well, happy beginning of December!
Janessa, thank you! Happy beginning of December to you too!
Thanks for sharing! I see Hydrogenated Castor Oil everywhere and I thought it was supposed to be hydrating, not cleansing. I’m a tiny bit smarter thanks to you
Regn, you’re welcome. I’m glad you’ve found it informative.
Just few days back I was wondering about PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil. I’ve read that word loads of times in my serums and other skin care products, but was not aware about its work. But this PEG 60 one, is it found in shampoos or facial cleansers?
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Shruti, it can be found in facial cleansers and shampoos too.
I’ve also written a post about PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. You can read it here, if you’re interested: http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2012/08/04/know-your-ingredients-peg-40-hydrogenated-castor-oil/
Yes, I already read that before posting my last comment.
That’s how I came to know about their difference. Earlier I never used to read ingredients. But, now whenever I read something new on my products, I came here to check about it. In ingredients series, your post about Acetone has been THE most helpful information for me. Really.. now I have just stopped worrying about acetone and non-acetone stuff. 
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Shruti, I’m so glad you find this series helpful. It makes all my hard work worthwhile.