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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

AllowedReviewed September 18, 2026

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil · Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Plant oils chemically saturated to make them solid and shelf-stable.

What it does

Feel & finish

Our take

Harmless and useful for texture. Hydrogenated castor oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil both appear on the pore-clogging lists, so if you're tracking a facial breakout they're worth noticing, though they're usually deep in an ingredient list rather than near the front.

Suitable from

Middle aged, 40+

Best for

Barrier repair · Aging & firmness

Skin types

Dry

Can it clog pores

Moderate. Some people on blemish-prone skin react to it. This flag is for the face only, it does not apply to body, hair or home care.