Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate

Glyceryl triacetyl ricinoleate is a plant-derived ester from castor oil used in cosmetics as an emollient and film-forming agent. It's chosen to improve spreadability, give a soft, conditioned finish, and cut moisture loss from the skin's surface.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A castor oil derivative that keeps skin supple and locks in moisture.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Hydration
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Leaves skin feeling supple and comfortable while adding a silky afterfeel. Helps maintain a protective veil that keeps dryness at bay.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Often included in creams, balms, and lipsticks to improve glide and cushion. Also used in body lotions and sunscreens to improve a smooth, even application.

Comedogenic Rating

Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate has a comedogenic rating of 1. It has a very low likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Typically well tolerated; occasional sensitivity to castor-oil derivatives can occur, especially on compromised skin. Discontinue if redness or stinging appears. No widely recognized special regulatory restrictions at common use levels.

Is Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate a Good Ingredient?

It's Good because this stable castor-derived emollient and film former improves glide and helps reduce moisture loss with generally low irritation in leave-on and lip products, solid performance that stops short of a higher tier since its role is purely textural.

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