Castor Oil
Castor Oil, also known as ricinus oil, is a triglyceride of fatty acids which occurs in the seed of the castor plant, Ricinus communis (India, Brazil). Castor seeds contain 50-55% oil, and chemical modification of that oil has resulted in new products that continue to emerge as time goes on. The oil itself is composed of a unique aliphatic acid that is not found in the oils of any other plant.
It has the ability to create a thick lather, your soap cures harder, Makes a beautiful clear soap!
INCI Name: Ricinus Communis
HOW TO STORE:
For a longer shelf life you will need to keep it closed tightly, store
in an opaque or dark bottle.
Castor Oil is unique among all fats and oils in that:
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Castor Oil also has excellent emollient and lubricating properties, as well as a marked ability to wet and disperse dyes, pigments and fillers. In the form of its chemical derivatives, castor oil's application versatility is further enhanced.
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it is a nontoxic, biodegradable, renewable resource
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it is used as an emusifier, helps to prevent moisture loss from the skin, it adds shine to lip products.
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