Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Generic INCI for a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils. Wax-like structurant for creams and sticks, oxidation-stable. Low irritation and allergen potential, non-comedogenic. No standalone effects, pregnancy-safe.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a generic INCI for a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils (soy, rapeseed, cottonseed, palm, coconut). The exact composition is not disclosed – the manufacturer chooses sources by availability and cost. Full hydrogenation gives a solid wax-like product with a melting point of 55-65°C. INCI: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil. In formulas it works as a structurant for creams and sticks. It raises viscosity, stabilizes the emulsion, and holds the shape of balms and lipsticks. It substitutes beeswax and paraffin in clean formulas. Use levels are 1-15%. Pregnancy safety. Topical use is safe. Systemic absorption is absent. CIR confirmed the safety profile of hydrogenated vegetable oils. Skin tolerance. Low irritation and allergen potential. Non-comedogenic. Suitable for sensitive and dry skin. In patients with severe allergies to specific oilseed crops (soy, coconut) a reaction is theoretically possible, but after hydrogenation protein residues – the primary allergens – are destroyed and the risk is minimal. Downsides of the generic INCI. Because the exact composition is not stated, the ingredient is hard to evaluate for patients with strong allergies to soy, rapeseed, or other oils. In such cases formulas with specific INCI like Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil or Hydrogenated Coconut Oil are preferable. No standalone active effects. This is a supporting texture ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe during pregnancy?
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil for?
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil suits: normal, dry, combination, sensitive.
What is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Generic INCI for a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil?
The INCI name is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
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