INCI name

CETYL RICINOLEATE

Cetyl ricinoleate

An ester of cetyl alcohol and ricinoleic acid used as an emollient.

What it is

Cetyl ricinoleate is the ester of cetyl alcohol and ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid of castor oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in lipsticks, lip balms, creams, lotions and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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