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Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated Castor Oil
🛡️ Occlusive ↗🫙 Thickener ↗🧈 Lipid ↗

A wax-like derivative of castor oil used to thicken formulations and improve texture. It also helps form a protective layer that reduces moisture loss.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Castor Wax
Functions
🛡️ Occlusive
Forms a physical barrier on skin to seal in moisture and prevent water loss.
🫙 Thickener
Adjusts the viscosity and texture of the formula.
🧈 Lipid
Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.
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