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
Cosmia
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Elsève Fibralogy Air
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elsève Homme Lotion Protectrice Fortifiante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Enjuague bucal explosion action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Garnier
Erase It All Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
eyeliner pen (coffee)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Fa Men speedster energisant shampoing douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
facial clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Fall In Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain-Bare Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Séphora
Fleur de coton crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Matrix
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
For The Flush Lip & Cheek Tint-Fruit Punch
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TheraBreath
Fresh Breath Oral Rinse
Lists fragrance
Henkel
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nivea men
Fresh Ocean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Ocean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Henkel
Frucht & Vitamin Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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