Peg-40 Castor Oil
Peg-40 Castor Oil is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 13 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A polyethylene glycol derivative (PEG-40). Used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Peg-40 Castor Oil: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Castor Oil: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Castor Oil: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78450, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-40 Castor Oil
As I Am
As I Am Coconut Co-Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Not Your Mother’s
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
DedCool
Room + Linen Spray in Mochi Milk
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Texture Clay
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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