CASTOR OIL is a Refined Vegetable Oil from Castor beans.

CASTOR OIL is a clear yellow oily liquid, delicate in flavor and scent.

This oil is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils. It contains about 90% Ricinoleic acid and 5% Linoleic acid (Omega 6).

Folk healers all over the world have used CASTOR OIL to treat a wide variety of conditions. CASTOR OIL s Ricinoleic acid is effective in preventing the growth of numerous species of viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and molds.

It has been used successfully as a topical treatment for ringworm, skin inflammation, abrasions, fungal-infected nails and acne.

TECHNICAL DATA

Appearance : Pale yellow, oily liquid

Peroxide value: 10.0 meq O2/Kg

Specific gravity: 0.954 - 0.960 g/ml

Iodine value : 82 - 90 cgI2/g

APPLICATION

• CASTOR OIL is extremely versatile; an ideal ingredient that is easily incorporated in all kinds of cosmetics from rinse-off to leave-on products.

• CASTOR OIL is highly emollient and is used to bind ingredients in cosmetic and soap formulas (bind waxes and fragrance together, as in lipsticks).

• Acts as a humectant with soothing and emollient actions.

• Recommended dosage is between 3 and 10 %.

• INCI Name: Ricinus communis Seed Oil.