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
Nivea
Pure Skin Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
purfext pumpkin bath and body hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Radox muscle soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Rénovateur Anti-Taches Nuit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Nivea
Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Rose & Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Rose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Rosemary Oil Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Unilever
S3 classic fresh, aroma original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Sakura Bloom Soap
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Henkel
Schauma Phyto-Coffein
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
P&G
Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Pampers
Sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea Men
Sensitive Shower Gel Soothing + Bamboo Extract
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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