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Acetylated Castor Oil

Good

Texture enhancer

Acetylated Castor Oil at a glance

  • Derived from castor oil
  • An occlusive emollient
  • Prevents water loss
  • Also serves as a thickening agent

Acetylated Castor Oil description

Acetylated castor oil is described as an occlusive emollient derived from castor oil. As an emollient, this skin care ingredient can delay the evaporation of water from the skin, promoting more hydrated, smooth, soft skin. It may also be used as a thickening agent in cosmetics in order to help improve the consistency of formulas. According to the Personal Care Products Council, this ingredient can be both synthetic or plant derived.

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.