A monoester of glycerin and ricinoleic acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Glyceryl ricinoleate is the monoester of glycerin and ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid of castor oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in lip products, 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.
The label does not show its concentration or the content of other glycerides.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.