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Castor Oil

Thick oil cold-pressed from castor beans (Ricinus communis). Rich in ricinoleic acid (about 90%), which has unique properties including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Commonly used in lip and lash products.

Rating:
1

About This Ingredient

Learn more about this ingredient and how it affects your skin.

How It Can Clog Pores

Very low comedogenic rating. Interestingly, its unique fatty acid profile actually helps draw out impurities from pores rather than clogging them. A staple in cleanse-out routines.

Where It's Found

Eyelash products, lip balms, hair products, drawing salves

Risk

SAFE

Alternative

N/A - Already Safe

Derived From

Castor beans (Ricinus communis)