Glyceryl Ricinoleate

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Emollient

Glyceryl Ricinoleate at a glance

  • Synthetic and/or plant-derived blend of glycerin and castor oil derivative
  • Has emollient, emulsifying and cleansing properties
  • Excellent for preventing moisture loss
  • Considered safe as used in cosmetics

Glyceryl Ricinoleate description

Glyceryl ricinoleate is a single ester (monoester) made from combining glycerin with ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid derived from castor seed oil. Although the latter part if plant-based, the source of glycerin may be synthetic, hence this ingredient is a hybrid. Of note, some suppliers offer an all-natural version, with the glycerin being vegetable-derived. It’s a versatile ingredient due to its emollient, emulsifying, and surfactant (cleansing) properties. As an emollient, its protectant properties help skin maintain surface hydration and can also add a wetter feel to moisturizers that may not otherwise feel as…well, moist. Use levels of glyceryl ricinoleate in cosmetics depend on its intended function. Amounts of 5–20% are common, with levels varying based on co-emulsifiers and partner emollients. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board has examined the data of glyceryl ricinoleate and considers it safe in current practices of use.

Glyceryl Ricinoleate references

  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 147; and March 2004, pages 1–94
  • UL Prospector, Accessed August 2023

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

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