Castor Carrier Oil

Castor oil is one of the few oils that can be used as an emulsifying agent. It also acts as a protective barrier on your skin that will protect against harsh environmental conditions. As this has such a thick, sticky consistency, it is added as a small percentage to other oils for use in massage.

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