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Castor Oil BP
Rated 4.8 out of 5
$12.00 (Incl. GST)
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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 10 reviews
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10 Reviews
Great product and service
This castor is lovely in my CP soap - a good price and fabulous, prompt service
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Castor oil BP
Arrived in good light proof sturdy bottle. Have not used yet but should be most suitable for the job.
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Castor Oil
I never make soap without castor oil. Just makes such a beautiful lather and oil is always such a high quality from this company. Love it!
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Great product!
Great quality product I use this as a face wash it freshens and hydrates my skin. Leaving it on for 10-15mins rinse and then moisturize as normal.
My friend used it on her tattoo and over just two days it hydrated and sped up the healing process tremendously.
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