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Emollient

POLYRICINOLEIC ACID

Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A high-molecular-weight polymer of ricinoleic acid (from castor oil) used as an emollient and viscosity modifier. Large, inert, and very well tolerated — common in lipstick and lipid systems.

Function

BINDINGPLASTICISERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Excellent emollient for water-in-oil emulsions
  • Useful viscosity modifier
  • Plant-derived from castor oil

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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