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
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The INKEY List
Glycolic Acid Toner
Toner · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Gommage corps douceur aux grains de fruit de la passion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gommage douceur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
HAIR INSURANCE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
henkel
Hair Repair Ultimate Huile Précieuse Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
HAIR WAX
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
herbal essences
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Henkel
Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Limited Edition
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Lavender Berry
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Vanilla Glaze
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Adidas
Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate Gel de toilette intime Apaisant Extrait de camomille, Panthenol & Acide lactique
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate gel de toilette intime Douceur Huile de jojoba bio, Extrait de camomille & Acide lactique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Invisi’Gel aux actifs minéraux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
Lists fragrance
L’occitane
Jasmin & bergamote - douche parfumée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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