PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
What PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is & what it does
A solubilizer and emulsifier that disperses fragrance, oils, and oil-soluble filters into water-based formulas, keeping them clear and stable.
What does PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil do in skincare?
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is commonly used as a solubilizer and emulsifier. It helps blend oils, fragrances, and other oil-soluble ingredients into water-based formulas, keeping the product clear and stable.
Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe?
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is widely used across many cosmetic products and is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in formulas. As with any surfactant, very sensitive skin may occasionally react, so a patch test can help if you are prone to sensitivity.
Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil natural or synthetic?
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is best described as semi-synthetic. It starts from natural castor oil, which is then hydrogenated and reacted with polyethylene glycol, so it is a processed derivative of a plant oil rather than a purely natural or fully synthetic ingredient.
Sunscreens with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
We rate 68 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Cosmogenesis lab 50+ SPF All Protection Sunscreen
91/100
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Eternal Secret Spf 50+ Facial Cream
91/100
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Kose COSMEPORT SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100
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Facetology Triple Care Sunscreen For Oily Skin SPF 40 +++ - New Formula
86/100
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Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Waterproof SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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Avene Solar Body Oil SPF 30 High Protection
85/100
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Mediscience UV Care Shield Dry Touch SPF 50+
85/100
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Physicians Formula Instaready Full Coverage Concealer Spf 30
84/100
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Gerovital h3 derma Anti-wrinkle Softening Cream SPF 30
83/100
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Gel Cream SPF 50
80/100