Castor Oil Food Grade

Castor Oil Food Grade for sale online at refinedsunfloweroil.com

Buy Castor oil,  Castor oil has an unusual fatty acid profile containing modest amounts of both oleic and linoleic acids and 85 to 95% ricinoleic acid (named after Castor itself). It is very thick, pale oil which is one of the reasons it is used so much in cosmetics.

Castor oil is actually soluble in alcohol and creates a unique solubility with beeswax, which is why it is used so much in balms and deodorants. It has a low molecular weight and so penetrates the skin easily, and acts as a softening agent. It is a greasy feeling oil with a lot of shine, but can feel sticky which is why it is used in lipsticks –  the added gloss enhances the appearance of the finish and its stickiness helps to keep the oil on your lips without feathering into fine lines. Also, It is low comedogenic (1 out of 5) and non-irritating. It has acanthotic activity, meaning it can help increase skin thickness.

Ricinoleic acid is soluble in alcohol (but not water) and oil. It acts as a humectant and helps make Castor a ‘dry’ oil as well as increasing its viscosity.

Can be used in Castor Oil packs –  great for digestion and a popular remedy for a number of aliments.

Buy Castor oil / Organic Cold Pressed Castor Oil

Our personal favorite ingredient to add a luxurious, lather component to homemade soap! Castor Oil has many uses, such as use in a nourishing body oil, scrub, shampoo, body wash, and lotions. Its natural, odorless quality also makes it ideal for soaping as it does not affect the overall scent.

Castor Oil Food Grade Specifications

We ship to the following countries in the EU

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.