Miscellaneous additive

Is Castor Oil halal?

Castor Oil: Halal. Thick, glossy oil used in lipsticks, mascaras, and hair treatments. Hydrogenated castor oil provides a waxy texture.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Castor Oil: Halal. Thick, glossy oil used in lipsticks, mascaras, and hair treatments. Hydrogenated castor oil provides a waxy texture.

What the sources say

Halal. Thick, glossy oil used in lipsticks, mascaras, and hair treatments. Hydrogenated castor oil provides a waxy texture.

Verified Halal Cold-pressed from castor beans (Ricinus communis) HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient. Plant-derived; halal. Distinct from hydrogenate…

Verified Halal Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient. Plant-d… RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

Name	Castor Oil
Also on labels as	Hydrogenated Castor Oil, cremophor rh, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, ricinus communis seed oil
Additive class	Miscellaneous additive
Classification	Verified halal
Last verified	2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Castor Oil halal?

Castor Oil is classified as Verified halal. Castor Oil: Halal. Thick, glossy oil used in lipsticks, mascaras, and hair treatments. Hydrogenated castor oil provides a waxy texture.

Is Castor Oil halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Castor Oil is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Castor Oil called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: Hydrogenated Castor Oil, cremophor rh, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, ricinus communis seed oil.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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