Potassium Castorate

Potassium Castorate

AKA “Potassium castor oil, Potassium ricinoleate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Potassium castorate

AKA: Potassium castor oil, Potassium ricinoleate

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle plant-based cleanser derived from castor oil that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping skin. Naturally derived and mild enough for daily use.

CAS #

8013-05-6

Form

Liquid

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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

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester derived from castor oil, which has been used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for millennia in India and Africa. The potassium salt was developed in the 20th century as a modern emulsifier and conditioning agent.