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
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kayali
Vanilla | 28 Body Spray
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vichy
Vichy Déodorant Minéral Sans Sels D’aluminium Roll on
Lists fragrance
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
White Musk® Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Williams Après-Rasage Savane Vert Sauvage 125ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Williams
Williams As Aqua Velva 100ml 12x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Mitchum
Women Mitchum 48h Powder Fresh Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Lacura
Wonder Spray Curls
Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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