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 23, 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
Dermalogica
Oil to Foam Total Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
one n only
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Original Source
Original Source Kokosnuss & Sheabutter
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
auchan
Oxygen Men
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Urban Hydration
Peach & Papaya Micellar Cleansing Water
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Wet n Wild
Peel-Off Lip Stain
Lip · Lists drying alcohol
Kenra Professional
Perfect Blowout 5
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Pflegedusche creme soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
PHA Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
belif
Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
nivea
power fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Detangler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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