PEG-2 Castor Oil
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 2 castor oil”
Essential Oil
vote to see if the hive agrees
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 castor oil
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 castor oil
Essential Oil · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Not Clean
A gentle plant-based cleanser derived from castor seeds that removes impurities while helping to blend oils and water in formulations for a smooth, unified texture.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61791-12-6
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India. Derived from castor oil, which is cold-pressed from seeds of Ricinus communis plants grown primarily in India. Created through polyethylene glycol ethoxylation of castor oil to increase water solubility and emulsifying properties.
Plant Source
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative combining polyethylene glycol with castor oil, developed in the mid-20th century. Designed to improve the solubility and stability of traditional castor oil while maintaining some of its conditioning properties.
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