PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 9 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI namePEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61788-85-0
Prevalence3,139 products (3.38% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies9 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches2,400

Used in

Serums 13.9%Toners 12.8%Face Cleansers 7.3%Makeup Removers 3.7%Setting Spray & Powders 3.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.4%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.9% of its uses).

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