Polyglyceryl-5 Ricinoleate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-5 Ricinoleate, Castor Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Ester
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-5 ricinoleate
AKA: Castor Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Ester
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-5 Ricinoleate is the product obtained by the reaction of Ricinoleic Acid with a glycerin polymer containing 5 glycerin units
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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
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A plant-derived emulsifier created from polyglycerin and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). Developed to combine traditional castor oil benefits with modern emulsification technology in contemporary skincare.
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 Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR