Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, monododecanoate (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic derivative combining PEG-modified hydrogenated castor oil with lauric acid, developed in the latter half of the 20th century for improved emulsification in cosmetics.