PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate

AKA “Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate Ethoxylate”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Peg-30 hydrogenated castor oil laurate

AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Laurate Ethoxylate

Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Essential Oil

Clean

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, monododecanoate (30 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Oil

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Cleansing

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

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic ingredient combining hydrogenated castor oil with lauric acid and polyethylene glycol. Created to provide gentle cleansing and emulsification properties in contemporary skincare products.