Castor Carrier Oil
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Description
Castor Carrier Oil brings thickness, gloss and staying power to formulations. It moves more slowly than lighter oils, spreads with noticeable resistance, and leaves a coated finish that remains present on the skin or hair. This makes it useful in balms, lip products, cleansing oils, hair oils and richer body-care blends where grip and cushion matter.
It is not a fast, dry-feeling carrier oil. Its value is in the weight it gives a formula. Used carefully, it can make products feel more substantial and long-wearing. Used too heavily, Castor Carrier Oil can feel sticky, draggy or overly dense, especially in products designed to feel light or quick-absorbing.
Shelf life: Users can expect a shelf life of 24 months with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended
Details
| Botanical Name | Ricinus Communis |
| Plant Part | Seeds |
| Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed |
| Processing Type | Filtered |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Common uses | Can be used in an oil-based perfume as a neutral fixative. It is also used in massage blends, cleansing and peeling products, ointments and creams for dry skin treatments, psoriasis and eczema. It is a common ingredient in cosmetics such as lipsticks. Also used in make-up remover products, hair packs, hair oils and in cold processed soap. |
| Colour | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Consistency | Thick, sticky liquid |
| Aromatic Scent | Castor has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils |
| Absorption | Very slowly absorbed into the skin |
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