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
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
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studio line clean gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Super Glue Power Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Taft Marathon 48H Power Gel 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Texturing Hair Styling Spray for Wavy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Sachajuan
THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Rimmel London
Thrill Seeker Lip Latex
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
henkel
Titane Power gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Acne Control 200ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Cosmia
Tonique
Lists fragrance
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE HEAT PROTECTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hair Styling Spray Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Philosophy
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Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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