A thick plant oil from castor beans.
What it is
Ricinus communis seed oil is castor oil. It consists mainly of triglycerides of ricinoleic acid, which makes it viscous and glossy. It acts as an emollient and a solvent for pigments.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, soaps and hair products.
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.
Castor oil used in cosmetics is processed and does not contain the toxic protein ricin found in the seeds.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (767)
- Batana Premium Hair Oil · Difeel
- Ceramic lip butter sleeping mask · COSRX
- Hemp Foot Protector · The Body Shop
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner · The Body Shop
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil Intense Moisture Mask · The Body Shop
- Peptalk Lipstick Bullet Refill · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pro Hydra Bright Cream Blush · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Chocolate Glaze Lip Gloss Pen · Revolution
- Relove Fix Stick H2o Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Relove 911 High Speed Lash & Brow Repair Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Slick & Fix Brow & Hair Stick · Revolution