Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 428 products on Poliage, most often body wash, hair styling and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A PEG derivative of castor oil. Mixes oils and fragrance into water-based products.
What it does
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78452, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The INKEY List
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Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Unilever
24/7 Mega Hold
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Henkel
7-Kräuter Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
72 lingettes bébé à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Adidas
Adidas After-shave Pure Game
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
AXE
Aftershave Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Air Dry Crème 6
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SKINTIFIC
Alaska Volcano Blackhead&Pore Deep Cleansing Clay Mask Stick
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Amazon whitening mouthwash
Lists fragrance
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Anti-transpirant no trace
Lists fragrance
Henkel
Après rasage parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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