Castor oil has a comedogenic rating of 0-1, which means it has a low chance of clogging pores. This makes it a good option for acne-prone skin. Castor oil is a vegetable pressed oil extracted from the plant Ricinus communis, and its chief ingredients are ricinoleic acid, oleic acid, and stearic acid. Castor oil is used extensively in more than 700 cosmetic products, and it is also used in the production of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic, paints, inks, cold-resistant plastic, waxes, nylon, and perfume. Castor oil has a broad spectrum of medicinal, industrial, and pharmaceutical benefits, and it is used extensively as an additive in the food industry, skincare essentials, industrial lubricant, and biodiesel fuel component.