Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis)
The question

Is Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis) safe in lip balm?

ClearedLip balm

A plant-derived oil from castor beans used extensively in lip and hair care. The CIR confirmed it is not a significant skin irritant, sensitizer, or photosensitizer. Well-tolerated with a long history of safe use; the main functional benefit is its high viscosity and excellent film-forming properties.

What the research flags

  • Rare allergic reactions in individuals with castor bean sensitivity (uncommon)

Other lip balm ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 701158-RICINUS_COMMUNIS_CASTOR_SEED_OIL
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 18080873
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific lip balm product. This is not medical advice.