PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
AKA “PEG-10 hydrogenated ricinus communis oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-10 hydrogenated castor oil
AKA: PEG-10 hydrogenated ricinus communis oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Plant-derived emollient that softens skin and helps blend oil and water ingredients together, keeping formulas smooth and stable.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Derived from castor oil, extracted from seeds of the Ricinus communis plant (Euphorbiaceae family). Produced through hydrogenation and polyethylene glycol (PEG) modification of castor oil.
Plant Source
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Castor oil (used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries) chemically modified through PEGylation and hydrogenation in the 20th century. Developed to create a water-soluble, more stable form of the natural oil for cosmetic use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR