Sodium PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Succinate
AKA “PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Soap”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sodium peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate
AKA: PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Soap
Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium salt of PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil succinate
Effective at 20.0%
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created in the late 20th century by chemically modifying castor oil to improve its solubility and emulsifying properties for use in cosmetic and skincare 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
Concentration Guide
0.002%
40.0%
0%56%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.002-0.003 | 1-40
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR