Active ingredient
Castor Oil
INCI · Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor oil is a thick, emollient plant oil rich in ricinoleic acid, widely used in lip, brow, lash and hair formulas. It adds slip, shine and a cushioning film that softens and conditions. Its occlusive feel helps the skin and hair surface look smooth and supple.
Mechanism in detail
What Castor Oil does
It forms an emollient, occlusive film that softens the surface and helps limit moisture loss.