Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Emollient / occlusive Support / formulation
No major flags

No fungal-acne, pore-clogging, fragrance or drying-alcohol flags for Ricinus Communis Seed Oil in our reference data.

What it is

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil is a viscous plant oil rich in ricinoleic acid, used in skincare and cosmetics as an emollient, occlusive moisturizer, and solvent/vehicle, particularly in lip products and cleansing formulations. It helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss.

🍄 Fungal-acne safe

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Allergic contact dermatitisUncommonSensitization reported, especially from lipsticks and other leave-on products.
Skin irritationRareMild redness or stinging, more likely on compromised or sensitive skin.
Comedogenicity / acne flareRareOccasional pore-clogging reports in acne-prone individuals.
Cheilitis (lip inflammation)RareLinked to use in lip cosmetics in sensitized individuals.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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