Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Excellente

Extractos vegetales

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil at a glance

  • Oil derived from the castor bean, which is noted as a rich source of skin-beneficial fatty acids
  • Forms a solid, water-binding film when dry
  • Enhances the absorption of other cosmetic ingredients
  • Known for maintaining its fluidity at extremely high and very low temperatures

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil description

_Ricinus communis_ (castor) seed oil is a vegetable oil derived from the castor bean, which is noted as a rich source of skin-beneficial fatty acids. It is used in skin care formulations as an emollient, though its unique property is that once it dries it forms a solid film that can have water-binding properties. It can also enhance the absorption of other cosmetic ingredients. Depending on the other ingredients combined with in a formulation, _Ricinus communis_ (castor) seed oil can have a slightly sticky feel on skin. It is known for maintaining its fluidity at extremely high and very low temperatures. Its unique sensory profile makes it popular for use in lip products. _Ricinus communis_ (castor) seed oil is rarely associated with skin sensitivity and has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their 2007 report looked at personal care products using up to 81% of _Ricinus communis_ (castor) seed oil. The unique chemical composition of castor oil makes it a stable vegetable oil and gives it a heavier texture than other vegetable oils. Despite what you may have heard or read online, there is no substantiated research to prove that castor oil can stimulate hair growth.

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil references

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed February 2022, ePublication
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredients/ricinus-communis-castor-seed-oil/
  • Green and Sustainable Chemistry, November 2015, pages 154-163
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 31-77
  • Chemistry of Natural Compounds, October 2004, pages 413-415
  • https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/lipids-of-ricinus-communis-seeds-spWd1oo4PO?articleList=%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3DRicinus%2Bcommunis%2B%2528castor%2529%2Bseed%2Boil

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.