PEG-200 Castor Oil
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 200 Castor Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Peg-200 castor oil
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 200 Castor Oil
Essential Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Gentle plant-based cleanser derived from castor seeds that helps remove impurities while keeping skin hydrated and balanced.
CAS #
61791-12-6
Form
Oil
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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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with castor oil, which has been used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for thousands of years. Developed to stabilize castor oil in water-based products while preserving its traditional conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR