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Castor Oil

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil


1Very low risk. Unlikely to clog pores for most people.

Low comedogenic rating but very thick; usually diluted. Common in cleansing oils.

What it does


emollienthumectant

How solid is that number


The rating is graded established. Traceable to published comedogenicity testing and consistent across sources.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Carrier oil, representative
Carrier oil — representative of the family