Ingredient

castor oil

Low risk

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Castor Oil (INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) is a thick plant oil pressed from castor seeds, used as an emollient and shine agent.

What it does — It is commonly used to coat and condition the hair shaft and to soften the skin, giving a rich, glossy, cushioned feel.

Typical use — It appears in hair oils, balms, lip products, brow and lash products, and rich creams.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for dry hair and lips and for a glossy finish. As a heavy, tacky oil it can feel too rich on very oily or blemish-prone skin.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated plant emollient oil. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - plant emollient oil, well tolerated.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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