Very Disliked
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
May feed Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Explained
Peg-40 Castor Oil is a peg (polyethylene glycol) derivative of castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
See all 46 products with PEG-40 Castor Oil
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Haircare
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with PEG-40 Castor Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78450
INCI Name
PEG-40 CASTOR OIL
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant