Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Country of Origin: India
Part of Plant: Seeds
Extraction method: cold pressing, Virgin
Color: clear to pale yellow
Nutrients:
• Linoleic acid (omega 6)
• α-Linolenic acid (omega 3)
• Arachiic acid
• Palmitic acid
• Stearic acid
• Ricinoleic acid
Castor is a perennial herb with smooth whole plant and patterned seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region and tropical areas of Africa and India, but it also grows in other tropical areas. In India, castor seeds are sown before the rainy season, around late May to early June, or after the rainy season, around late September to early October, to ensure that wet weather can be avoided.
In the beginning, many people considered castor a useless weed, but since the high-quality oil was extracted from its seeds, the benefits it contains soon became known around the world. Now ,castor oil continues to be used cosmetically , especially on the hair .
The main components of castor oil are: ricinoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid (Omega-6 fatty acid), alpha-linolenic acid (alpha-linolenic acid - Omega-3 fatty acid), stearic acid, and palmitic acid. Especially ricinoleic acid, which accounts for nearly 90% of all ingredients. Because of its high fatty acid and deeply hydrates , castor oil can soften and soothe the skin, leaving it looking soft and youthful when it used topically .
Castor oil is one of the few oils that can directly act as an emulsifier and can also act as a barrier for the skin. Castor oil is widely used in hair care products around the world. It is also widely used in soap making and skin care products. Because of its moisturizing properties, it is suitable as a massage oil, especially on areas with stretch marks, wrinkles, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Castor oil and its derivatives are also used in the production of soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.
