Organic Castor Carrier Oil
Product Description:
Castor oil differs from other oils because of its very high viscosity and specific gravity. It is obtained from cold-pressing the seeds of the castor plant.
It creates amazing lather in handmade cold process soap and performs best in lip care products.
Unrefined/ Raw – No chemicals – No preservatives
Benefits & Uses:
- It has emollient and lubricating properties, as well as excellent capability to wet and disperse pigments.
- Although its use can go up to 100%, it is not frequently used as a stand-alone ingredient, due to its thickness and characteristic aroma.
- It is often called the ‘dirt magnet’ as it is great for removing makeup and is often used in cleansers.
- It is a very slow penetrating oil.
Formulation Examples:
Lip balms, lip gloss, hair care, anhydrous creams, balms, butter, scrubs, and emulsions.
No adverse effects are known.
No formulation restriction is known.
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping & Returns : On all orders over $200
INCI: Ricinus communis seed oil
Extraction Method: Extracted from the
Castor seeds by solvent extraction or
mechanical methods and refining
Recommended use: Up to 100%
Fatty acids compositions (typical value):
- Ricinoleic 83.65 – 90%
- Oleic acid 2.96 – 5.64%
- Palmitic acid 0.87 – 2.35%
- Linoleic acid 3.19 – 5.98%
- Stearic acid 0.68 – 1.84%
- Â Linolenic 0.34 – 0.91%
Colour: Pale Yellow
Melting Point:Â Liquid at room temperature
The scent of Oil:Â Nutty
Saponification (Solid) Value:
KOH (liquid) Value:
Shelf Life:Â 2 Year
Recommended For | Yes/No | Usage Instructions |
Cold/Hot Process Method | Yes | Max 10% (Check Sap value) |
Melt and Pour Method | No | No need or Very Few |
Bath Bombs | Yes | Non-Specific |
Lip Balm | Yes | Up to 3% |
Shampoo/ Facewash | No | No need or Very Few |
Creams/ Lotions | Yes | Up to 3% |
Aromatherapy | Few | For Dilution Of Essential Oils |
Massage/ Beauty Salon | Yes | As per Requirement |
Eye Safe:Â Yes
Lip Safe:Â Yes
Shipping Restrictions:Â No Shipping Restrictions
Country of Origin:Â India
Weight | 100ML, 15ML (Trial Pack), 250ML, 500ML, 50ML |
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