Zinc ricinoleate
On the label: Zinc Ricinoleate · Active
What it is
A zinc salt of castor oil fatty acid that traps odour molecules; used in natural deodorants.
Actives: Actives are the ingredients a product is built around: acids, retinoids, vitamins and the like.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q8072306 →
In the research
7 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Zinc Ricinoleate in a Deodorant · Contact dermatitis, 2026
- Allergic contact dermatitis to zinc ricinoleate in a 'natural' deodorant · Contact dermatitis, 2024
- Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics · International journal of toxicology, 2024
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other actives
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