Castor Oil Organic
Rich in fatty acids (mainly ricinoleic) and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, the Castor Carrier Oil has been historically used for its multiple benefits, including therapeutic and cosmetic. Nourishing, fortifying and protective, it is a standard care product to strengthen and stimulate the growth of hair, nails, eyelashes, eyebrows - and beard for men. Frequent use will help promote supple, strong and shiny hair. Antioxidant and softening, this oil also contributes to slow down the effects of skin aging and helps the skin to regenerate itself.
• Main properties: Nourishing, emollient, protective, antioxidant, regenerating, fortifying.
• Thick and very penetrating, this comedogenic oil is best suited for dry to very dry, irritated or mature skins, as well as dry, dull, fragile, damaged or brittle hair as well as split ends.
Country of Origin
India
Method of Cultivation
Cultivated
Part of the Plant
Seed
Preservatives
Without
Organic Ingredients
100%
Natural Ingredients
100%
Extraction Process
Cold-Pressed - Unrefined
Texture
Very Oily
Botanical Name
Ricinus communis
Product Usage
Cosmetic Product
Recyclable
100%
Reference
FLV044
USE
• Cosmetic care.
• Ideal for dry to very dry, irritated or mature skins.
• Ideal for dry, dull, fragile, damaged or brittle hair as well as split ends.
The organic Castor Carrier Oil can be used singly and also serves as an excellent foundation for natural care treatments.
SELF-CARE IDEAS
• Cleansing lotion or oil for the face, on cleansed skin.
• Nourishing and softening body lotion.
• Anti-ageing facial care or mask.
• Repairing night cream for the face.
• Nourishing and regenerating cream for dry or damaged hands.
• Nourishing and fortifying hair mask, to be left on from 20 minutes to several hours before washing.
BLENDS
To further increase its benefits, the organic Castor Carrier Oil blends very well with other organic Carrier Oils and Hydrosols with complementary properties, such as:
• The Coconut, Rose Hip, Camellia Seed, Avocado, Sweet Almond or Argan Carrier Oils.
• The Cornflower or Damask Rose Hydrosols.
2 %
Palmitic acid
Protective function
2 %
Stearic acid
Close to human sebum, nourishing, firming and protecting virtues
5 %
Oleic acid (omega-9)
Soothing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating virtues, maintains the skin's elasticity, suppleness and moisture
5 %
Linoleic acid (omega-6)
Maintains the skin’s barrier function
85 %
Ricinoleic acid
Cleansing benefits, very penetrating