- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 1 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Also listed as
- Peg-40 Castor Oil, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Peg-35 Castor Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comedogenic?
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An ethoxylated castor-oil emulsifier used to dissolve fragrance and oils in toners and essences. It is a fatty-acid ester and a common fungal-acne trigger.
Is PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Peg-40 Castor Oil, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil or Peg-35 Castor Oil.