Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl monoricinoleate, Monoricinolein, Glycerol monoricinoleate, 1-Glyceryl ricinoleate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol containing sodium octadecanoate and/or potassium octadecanoate
CAS #
1323-38-2, 141-08-2
Form
Oil
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A self-emulsifying variant of glyceryl ricinoleate developed for modern cosmetics. Designed to improve the incorporation of castor oil derivatives while reducing the need for additional emulsifiers in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR