PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-20 HCO”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-20 HCO

Essential Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Essential Oil

Clean

Hydrogenated castor oil helps cleanse and blend ingredients together, keeping formulas smooth and effective.

Effective at 0.28%

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Oil

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Strengthens Barrier

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Castor oil has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine as a skin softener and laxative. The PEG-20 hydrogenated version was developed in the mid-20th century to create a water-soluble emulsifier that maintains castor oil's conditioning properties.