PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A polyethylene glycol ester of hydrogenated castor oil, widely used as an emulsifier and solvent in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics. PEG-modified ingredients are graded as safe in cosmetics by the CIR when formulated at typical use levels.
Claims that PEG ingredients cause systemic absorption or contain dioxane are not supported by published cosmetic safety assessments. The concern stems from outdated manufacturing processes; modern PEG production uses well-controlled methods.
Products with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 100CetaphilPro Oil Removing Foam Wash
- 100e.l.f.Lash N Roll Mascara
- 97e.l.f.Incredi-Curl Curling & Volumizing Mascara
- 96The Inkey ListSalicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
- 96L'Oreal ParisTelescopic Original Mascara
- 92RiversolRetinol Treatment 0.5%
- 91ORLASKINSalicylic Acid Acne Treatment Pads
- 84NYX Professional MakeupEpic Ink Liner
- 84Bath & Body WorksBlack Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
- 84The Body ShopArbre à thé Gommage purifiant (Tea Tree Purifying Scrub)
- 83ProcsinVitamin C Serum
- 81ProcsinHyaluronic Acid Serum
- 81Bath & Body WorksRose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
- 80SEPHORA COLLECTIONUltra Glow Serum: Glow + Strengthen Vitamin C Serum
- 79Isle of ParadiseExpress Self-Tanning Mousse
- 79LumeneNordic-C Glow Boost Essence
- 79SesdermaC Vit Liposomal Serum
- 78Vichy48H Mineral Deodorant Optimal Tolerance Roll-On
- 78VichyDéodorant Minéral
- 76NiveaRice Scrub Glow
- 76NiveaRice Scrub Smooth
- 75Cathy DollWhitamin C Spot Serum
- 73DavinesOi Shampoo
- 71FilorgaHydra-hyal Serum
- 67MuradAcne Control Clarifying Cleanser
- 66The Purest SolutionsGlycolic Acid 5% AHA+BHA Exfoliating and Clarifying Toner
- 66Bath and Body WorksInto The Night
- 63Bath and Body WorksWarm Vanilla Sugar
- 61Y.O.U.6% Acid Renewal Peeling Serum
- 57EquateBeauty Quick Action Pads Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment
- 54EucerinHyaluron-Filler Skin Refining Serum
- 41StridexEssential Pads
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.