PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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 on skin.

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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Locks In Moisture

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with hydrogenated castor oil, which has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Created to improve the solubility and stability of castor oil in cosmetic formulations.