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Zinc Ricinoleate
Generally safe·Strong evidence
An odor-absorbing active derived from zinc and ricinoleic acid (castor oil). It neutralizes odor-causing volatile compounds rather than blocking sweat, making it common in deodorants.
Products with Zinc Ricinoleate
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