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Reviewed by Mary L.
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I recommend this product
Perfect for my heat treatment
I use this product with my TCM heat lamp, with great results. Even better, it's organic!
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Castor Oil, Cold Pressed - Organic
Rated 4.9 out of 5
$12.00 (Incl. GST)
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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 |
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.
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114 Reviews
Reviewed by Margaret M.
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I recommend this product
Castor Oil
Excellent product lovely in a balm for skin problems.
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Reviewed by Simone S.
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I recommend this product
High quality
Thrilled with product - comes in a black bottle (I guess to preserve the oil without light getting through?). Packaging and oil seem very good quality.
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Reviewed by Evita F.
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I recommend this product
Awesome
So good to be able to buy 5 litres of castor oil for castor oil packs at a reasonable price
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Reviewed by Adrienne
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I recommend this product
Great fatty acids for the face
I like to add castor oil to my face cream I make as it contains great fatty acids.
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