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 21, 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
The Body Shop
Maca Root & Aloe Fresh Kick Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Lists formaldehyde releasers
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Maximum Hydration Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
MicellAIR
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Micellaire skin breathe
Lists coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Mint Condition Nourishing Braiding Gel “Extreme Hold”
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Mouth wash
Lists fragrance
mouthwash
Lists fragrance
TheraBreath
Mouthwash
Lists fragrance
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
P&G
Natural clean
Lists silicones
Henkel
Nature Moments - Shampoo (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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