Skin Conditioning
POLYLACTATE/RICINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bio-based copolymer combining polylactic acid (from fermentation) and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). Used as a skin-conditioning film; both monomer families have positive cosmetic safety records and the polymer is biodegradable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Bio-based polymer
- Biodegradable
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic data
- Manufacturing residual dependence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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