PRODUCT REVIEW

Holland & Barrett Castor Oil

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

100% pure organic castor oil Hydrates dry skin and hairCan also be used as a massage oilHolland & Barrett’s Organic Castor Oil is high in Vitamin E and contains Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids that help circulation on the surface of the skin, also known to aid hair growth.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: ricinus communis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

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$24.00

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Holland and Barrett organic Castor Oil 250ml

Price as of 12/9/2024 5:11 GMT. More info

Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key actives: 1
Potential irritants 1
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 1
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Key Actives

ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Potential irritants

ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

ricinus communis seed oil 25% - 37%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil

Sources

Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production

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