POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

What it is: Natural ingredient obtained from castor oil.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data.

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data.

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data.

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data.

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data.

Note:

• Polyhydroxystearate is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data.

Conclusion
Polyhydroxystearate is safe to use, as per current practice

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in