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Castor Oil, Cold Pressed
Rated 4.9 out of 5
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| Price (5 Litres) 4+: | $41.00ea |
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| Common name | Castor oil | ||||||||
| Botanical name | Ricinus communis | ||||||||
| Description | Yellow to light brown viscous oil | ||||||||
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile |
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| Plant parts used | Seeds | ||||||||
| Extraction method | Cold Pressed | ||||||||
| Country of Origin | India |
DESCRIPTION
Castor oil has an unusual fatty acid profile containing modest amounts of both oleic and linoleic acids and 85 to 95% ricinoleic acid (named after Castor itself). It is very thick, pale oil which is one of the reasons it is used so much in cosmetics.
Castor oil is actually soluble in alcohol and creates a unique solubility with beeswax, which is why it is used so much in balms and deodorants. It has a low molecular weight and so penetrates the skin easily, and acts as a softening agent. It is a greasy feeling oil with a lot of shine, but can feel sticky which is why it is used in lipsticks – the added gloss enhances the appearance of the finish and its stickiness helps to keep the oil on your lips without feathering into fine lines. It is low comedogenic (1 out of 5) and non-irritating. It has acanthotic activity, meaning it can help increase skin thickness.
Ricinoleic acid is soluble in alcohol (but not water) and oil. It acts as a humectant and helps make Castor a 'dry'oil as well as increasing its viscosity.
As this is a cold pressed oil, no solvents such as hexane were used in the extraction process.
SUGGESTED USE
Skin: Moisture balance
Lip Balm/Stick: Gloss, adhesion
This product is intended for external use only.
Based on 80 reviews
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of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
80 Reviews
Reviewed by Melissa
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I recommend this product
Great for soap
Very thick oil. I use it at 5% in cold process soap. Really enjoy the outcome of the soap, good lather.
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Reviewed by Maria M.
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I recommend this product
Versatile oil
I have mixed feeling about this oil, it's thick consistency. Works great on my hair, eyelashes.
Not so good on my face as it got a bit itchy.
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Reviewed by yvette w.
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I recommend this product
Does what it should.
Easy way to purchase for soaping needs
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Reviewed by Helen H.
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I recommend this product
Oozy goodnes
Great product.
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