Highly viscous; glossy film former; used in lip products for shine; hair coating; stable oil; also used as thickener in anhydrous systems; very low toxicity
Function & Common Use
Emollient / Film Former / Occlusive
Emollient
Lip products mascaras hair oils
Vegetable (castor bean)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) safe to use in skincare?
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Highly viscous; glossy film former; used in lip products for shine; hair coating; stable oil; also used as thickener in anhydrous systems; very low toxicity
Is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) allowed in India?
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) used for in cosmetics?
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient / Film Former / Occlusive. It is commonly found in: Lip products mascaras hair oils.
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