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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 pressing | ||||||||
| Country of Origin | India |
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.
Skin: Moisture balance
Lip Balm/Stick: Gloss, adhesion
This product is intended for external use only.
I use this product in moisturisers, lip balms, foundations, face washes, and even just plain as a makeup remover sometimes. I love this product and am never without a bottle ... and a spare bottle!
I ordered some castor oil in order to make a castor oil pack for my daughter's painful periods. This has been incredibly soothing and has relieved her pain greatly!
It used to have no smell but his batch does.
These were a great duo! So I made some balms with the castor oil and shea butter I got and they turned out awesome! I am beyond happy with the spread and the texture of the balms soo creamy/buttery and lightweight, just perfect! Thanks soo much, I will definately reccomend Pure Nature to anyone looking for a supplier of good quality products at reasonably affordable prices.
I put it on my dogs who have terrible rashes on them and it helps them to settle the itching.
I also have put it on my dogs lumps by putting castor oil on cotton wool and rapping it around the lump and do it for several nights until the lump has gone. I saved $1500.00 by doing this as the Vet wanted to remove it, and it hasn't come back.
I use it for myself on my eyes, lumps, etc. By putting the castor oil on cotton wool then a bandage
around, and do this for several nights. lumps have gone, my eyes have improved.
It can be done on so many lumps, inside and outside of the body.
Wonderful product, highly recommend.
