Ingredients / PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Explained

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.

As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.

Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.

This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.

A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

See all 4,774 products with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Users who like it
10%
Users who avoid it
90%

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
Surfactant When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
3.7%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Haircare
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 35%

References

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.cosmeticsinfo.org www.mdpi.com

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 78452
INCI Name PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
EC #  -
All Functions Emulsifying, Surfactant