Ricinoleth-40

Ricinoleth-40 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameRICINOLETH-40
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Toners 50%Serums 25%Exfoliators 12.5%Lip Moisturizers 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Ricinoleth-40 do in skincare?
Ricinoleth-40 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ricinoleth-40 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ricinoleth-40?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (50% of its uses).

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