Sodium Ricinoleate

Other names: Sodium ricinoleate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Sodium Ricinoleate, known in English as Sodium Ricinoleate, is an important ingredient in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It is the salt of ricinoleic acid, ricinoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that was first isolated from vegetable oil under the name castor oil. Castor oil is extracted from a plant known as Ricinus communis, better known by its popular plant name, castor bush, which is a poisonous plant with great potential in both medicine and cosmetics.

Sodium Ricinoleate in particular has been a proven and commonly used soap base for several centuries. Its unique properties, particularly its ability to lather and act as an emulsifier, make it an ideal ingredient for soaps, shampoos, cleansers and other personal care products. In cosmetics, it is used as an ingredient to cleanse the skin and exfoliate dead skin cells. Sodium ricinoleate also finds application in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used for its anti-inflammatory properties. In the pharmaceutical industry, this substance is often used in the form of ointments for burns, eczema and other skin disorders. In addition, sodium ricinoleate is a common ingredient in toothpastes.