PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PCA Isostearate
AKA “Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil PCA isostearate”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil pca isostearate
AKA: Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil PCA isostearate
Carrier Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated, diesters with isooctadecanoic acid and 2-pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid (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
Complex synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century combining multiple modified oil derivatives. Engineered for advanced emulsification and texture benefits in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR