# Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil for oily skin

**Lovi Fit: Low fit for oily skin.**
Oily Skin Fit: Low · Effectiveness: Average · Safety: Excellent.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/oily-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Brand: [Sky Organics](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/sky-organics)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

A weak match for oily skin; the products alongside fit it better.

## Why this fit

- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin, but castor oil's emollient action may feel heavy and occlusive, potentially exacerbating oily shine.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration, these are largely irrelevant or only supportive for managing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing castor oil.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/oily-skin): Low (this page)
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/dry-skin): Average
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/combination-skin): Average
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/sensitive-skin): Average
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/acne-prone-skin): Average
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/dark-spots): Average
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/mature-skin): Average
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Average
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/sky-organics/organic-castor-oil/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): Average

## Key ingredients

Castor Oil

## What the research says

- Topical castor oil on the ocular surface increases tear film lipid layer thickness and stability while improving ocular surface staining and symptoms. ([Clinical & Experimental Optometry, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037703/))

## What reviewers say

Based on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this oil for its effectiveness in promoting hair growth on lashes, brows, and scalp, and for deeply moisturizing dry skin conditions. A significant number of reviews highlight its high quality and value. However, a very high frequency of users note its thick and sticky texture, with moderate mentions of an unpleasant scent. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin report breakouts, and a low number of reviews mention issues with messy packaging.

- Disliked: Thick, sticky texture (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Deeply moisturizing (often mentioned)
- Liked: Promotes hair growth (often mentioned)
- Liked: Great value (sometimes noted)
- Liked: High quality, organic (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Unpleasant scent (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Caused breakouts (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Messy packaging (rarely noted)

## Questions and answers

### Why is Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil a weak match for oily skin?

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil is a weak match because its thick, blocking nature may feel heavy on oily skin and make oily shine worse. A better hair scalp treatment for oily skin needs peptides and light hydrating agents that keep a lightweight texture without heavy oils, while supporting the skin barrier.

### Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin?

Castor oil makes this treatment a weak match because its heavy texture can feel suffocating and potentially worsen oily shine. An oily scalp treatment needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents that manage shine and support the skin barrier without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.

### What does Castor Oil do for oily skin?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil provides a gentle scrubbing action that helps clean oily skin without causing irritation or redness. It is a very safe option for cleansers and leaves the skin feeling comfortable.
Sources: [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19995365/), [International Journal of Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18080873/)

### Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine before your moisturizer, though a product of this type is a weak match for oily skin and needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that control shine without feeling heavy.

### Can I use it with rosemary oil, and in what order?

This product is a weak match for oily skin because castor oil may feel heavy and block pores, potentially increasing oily shine. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients that do not trap excess oil.

### How often should I use this treatment?

This product is a weak match for oily skin, because castor oil may feel heavy and make your shine worse. A product for this skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients that hydrate without feeling thick.

### Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

Yes, castor oil may feel heavy and sticky on oily skin, which can sometimes lead to clogged pores or breakouts. A product for this skin needs a lightweight texture and ingredients that help balance oil without trapping shine.

## Alternatives for oily skin

- [Anua Heartleaf 78% Soothing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/anua/heartleaf-78-soothing-cream/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €25.29 at Amazon
- [The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-ordinary/natural-moisturizing-factors-ha/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €13.02 at Amazon
- [ANUA Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/anua/heartleaf-70-soothing-cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €25.29 at Amazon

## Routine for oily skin

### AM

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €21.00 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.90 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [SKIN1004 Centella Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/skin1004/centella-cream/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.20 at Amazon
- SPF: [make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/make-p-rem/uv-defense-me-blue-ray-sun-cream/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €33.70 at Amazon

### PM

- Pre-Cleanser: [MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/missha/ultra-hyalon-cleansing-cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €11.83 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €21.00 at Amazon
- Cleansing Toner: [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €18.05 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-ordinary/niacinamide-10-zinc-1/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €5.75 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [SKIN1004 Centella Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/skin1004/centella-cream/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.20 at Amazon

### Weekly

- Pre-Cleanser: [MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/missha/ultra-hyalon-cleansing-cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €11.83 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €21.00 at Amazon
- Enzyme Powder: [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €72.82 at Amazon
- Cleansing Mask: [VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/vt-cosmetics/cica-purifying-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €15.72 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.90 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-ordinary/niacinamide-10-zinc-1/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €5.75 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in Netherlands has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Castor Oil
## About the Lovi Fit

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Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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