PEG-6 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
AKA “Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-6 HCO”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 hydrogenated castor oil
AKA: Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-6 HCO
Essential Oil · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated castor oil that gently cleanses and helps blend oils and water in our formula, keeping your skin soft without stripping it.
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India. Derived from castor oil seeds of *Ricinus communis*, a plant native to tropical Africa and cultivated widely in India. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of castor oil, then polyethylene glycol chains are added via ethoxylation.
Plant Source
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Castor oil has been used in traditional medicine and skincare for thousands of years across African, Indian, and Middle Eastern cultures. The PEG-modified hydrogenated version was developed in the 20th century to improve solubility and stability in cosmetic formulations.
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