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Castor Oil

Description

Oil is Pressed from Castor Seeds it is thick and shinny.

Scientific Name (INCI)

Ricinus communis Oil

Appearance

Clear,thick viscous liquid.

Texture

Thick,sticky and heavy for a oil

Fragrance

Nothing specific but more like a oily essence

Uses

In soap, Castor oil adds an amazing rich, bubbly lather in low percentages (5–20%). In lip products like glosses or lipsticks, it adds a bit of a glossy sheen. In cleansers it helps amp up the cleansing power and pull gunk out of your pores. Applied neat (or close to it), it helps boost hair growth over time. In the Oil Cleansing Method it is the primary cleansing oil—it’s so potent that using more than 20% can be very drying!

Absorption rate

Slow

How to Use it ?

Have to use it as per the recipe.

Should you get it ?

Yes, its is economical and can be used in a variety of products

Recommended Starter Amount

I will recommend to start with 100ml you will get it for ₹100

Shelf Life

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, It should last at least two years.

Refined/Unrefined

Both forms are available opt for the cheaper one.

Alternatives and substitution

None, You might be able to get away with using another slow-to-absorb oil like oat or avocado in lip gloss, but in cleansers and soap it has to be castor oil.

It is very Unique.

Thatskingeek

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