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
Nivea
Nive jabon intimo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Baby Eau Douce Nettoyante
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Baby Gel Lavant Douceur Corps & Cheveux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea coconut
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea intimo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Intimsåpe 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Man FRESH OCEAN 0% Aluminium (ACH) 48h Deo-Schutz Antibakteriell
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nivea Men energy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sport 24H Fresh Effect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Nivéa Men Strong Power
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nivea orchid & cashmere extract lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Verzachtende Tonic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Rashel Beauty Exixirs
Nose Pore Strips + Wet Wipes
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Hair and Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nude touch Pure Texture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
nước rửa tay
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
OGX Decadent Creamy Mousse
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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