Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a derivative of vegetable oil, formed by adding hydrogen atoms to it. It is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent and a viscosity increasing agent. It helps slow down water loss from the skin by forming a barrier on its surface.
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Suitable for all skin types.
Generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
None specified.
Derived from vegetable oils, such as soybean, sunflower, or palm oil.
Safe for use as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Not rated.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is the end product of controlled hydrogenation of vegetable oil. It functions as a skin conditioning agent - occlusive and a viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous in cosmetics and personal care products.