Rate My SPF

Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate

What Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate is & what it does

Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate is a castor-oil-derived polyricinoleate ester used mainly as an emulsifier and dispersing agent. In a formula it helps suspend pigments and powders and stabilize emulsions, which makes it useful in color cosmetics and creams where even pigment distribution matters. It contributes to a smooth, uniform texture. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.

What is Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate?

It is a castor-oil-derived polyricinoleate ester used as an emulsifier and pigment dispersant in cosmetics. It helps suspend powders and stabilize emulsions.

What does Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate do in a formula?

It keeps pigments and powders evenly distributed and helps hold an emulsion together, which is why it shows up in color cosmetics and creams. It supports a smooth, uniform texture.

Is Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate safe?

It is a routine emulsifying and dispersing ingredient and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It functions as a processing aid rather than an active.

Sunscreens with Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate

We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:

← All ingredients