Very Disliked
Sulfated Castor Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
Sulfate
Sulfate
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
May cause Acne
May cause Acne
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
May feed Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Explained
Sulfated Castor Oil is created from treating castor oil with sulfate. Castor Oil is an effective moisturizer for skin and hair. Read more about castor oil here.
Sulfated Castor Oil completely disperses in water and does not leave a residue behind.
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Users who like it
2%
Users who avoid it
98%
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Alternative names
Sulfated Ricinus Communis Oil
Turkey Red
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
100%
References
Products with Sulfated Castor Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38402
INCI Name
SULFATED CASTOR OIL
EC #
 232-306-7
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Humectant, Surfactant