Ricinus communis oil
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis.The seeds are 40 to 60 percent oil. It is a colourless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Its boiling point is 313 °C (595 °F) and its density is 0.961 g/cm3.It includes a mixture of triglycerides in which about 90 percent of fatty acids are ricinoleates. Oleic acid and linoleic acid are the other significant components.
Castor oil has been used in cosmetic products included in creams and as a moisturizer. It is often combined with zinc oxide to form an emollient and astringent, zinc and castor oil cream, which is commonly used to treat infants for nappy rash.
This naturally antimicrobial certified organic Castor Oil is formulated to condition and nourish the skin, hair, and scalp, promoting overall health
Ideal for naturally promoting hair growth, offering a perfect solution for hair health
Pure, hexane free, food-grade standard formulation
Cold pressed to retain nutrients for optimal performance
Average composition of castor seed oil / fatty acids
Acid nameRangeType
Ricinoleic acid85–95ω−9
Oleic acid2–6ω−9
Linoleic acid1–5ω−6
α-Linolenic acid0.5–1ω−3
Stearic acid0.5–1saturated
Palmitic acid0.5–1saturated
Dihydroxystearic acid0.3–0.5saturated
Others0.2–0.5
100ml/1 litre