- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castor Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Castor Oil (INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A thick, sticky oil used in lip products, oil-cleansing blends and lash and brow serums. It is low on the comedogenic scale, but heavy on the face.
Is Castor Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Castor Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Castor Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Ricinus Communis Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Castor Oil or Ricinus Communis Oil.