Texture Enhancer

Acetylated Castor Oil

Also known as: Castor Oil

Derived from castor oil

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Oil

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Addresses

Dryness, Dehydration

What Is Acetylated Castor Oil?

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.\n\nIt may also be used as a thickening agent in cosmetics in order to help improve the consistency of formulas.\n\nAccording to the Personal Care Products Council, this ingredient can be both synthetic or plant derived.

How It Works

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.\n\nIt may also be used as a thickening agent in cosmetics in order to help improve the consistency of formulas.\n\nAccording to the Personal Care Products Council, this ingredient can be both synthetic or plant derived.

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

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INCI Name
ACETYLATED CASTOR OIL
EC Number
284-546-7
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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