GOOD FOR ALL SKIN TYPESBEST FOR DRY & MATURE SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

emollient

humectant

antioxidant

protectant

anti-inflammatory

deeply penetrating

USER BENEFITS

moisturizing

hydrating

cell protecting

soothing

anti-aging

• softens

soothes

penetrates deeply

reduces redness

diminishes swelling

neutralizes microbes

neutralizes fungi

conditions skin

protects

moisturizes deeply

• prevents chapping, cracks and stretch marks

lubricates

• eases discomfort

decreases unpleasant sensory experiences

reduces eczema, psoriasis

helps eliminate scars

heals cysts

Especially good for: dry skin, chapped and climate damaged skin, scars, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema

USES

herbal compresses

lipsticks

lip balsm

lip gloss

eyebrow pencils

creams

salvres

lotions

soaps

hairstyling products

bath oils

emollient

skin conditioner

base oil

pigment dispersal

Castor oil is a very thick and lustrous oil made up mostly of ricinoleic acid. It is an excellent carrier oil for skin care formulas where the skin is subject to harsh conditions, either very dry, cold, windy, or all three. It creates a protective barrier and soothes the skin.

Castor oil is also highly regarded in natural medicine for its ability to draw toxins from the body, as well as for its use in skin care and natural makeup.

Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the Castor plant (Ricinus communis). It is a soothing anti-inflammatory, and a superior emollient and skin conditioner which creates a protective barrier against the elements. Castor oil provides excellent stability, gloss, and pigment dispersion characteristics which is why this hard and shiny oil can be found in most cosmetics. It is also known for its use in fighting acne.

castor oil: penetrates deep into the skin due to low molecular weight; ricinoleic acid, the main component of castor oil, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties

ABOUT THE PLANT

Ricinus communis, the castorbean, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family. Its seed is the castor bean, which, despite its name, is not a true bean. Castor is indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa and India, but now is widespread throughout tropical regions.

ABOUT THE OIL

Our organic Castor oil is cold-pressed from castor "beans" (they are actually seeds).

The oil is obtained by macerating the crushed seed, without its coating, in alcohol. And heat would extract the poison ricin.

CAUTION: Use only castor oil that is manufactured (not homemade), as ricin is extremely toxic.

Castor oil is very often called for in naturopathic protocols. You'll often hear of a "castor oil pack" used to draw infections or lymph congestion from under the skin. A castor oil pack simply consists of castor oil poured on a clean, natural piece of cloth, then held in place on the body for a period of time. There are pre-made castor oil packs made of muslin available on the internet specifically for such uses.

Use as a carrier oil for aromatherapy is quite effective since Castor oil has such considerable penetrating powers.

It is also used as a binding agent and is perfect for use in color cosmetics as it disperses pigment more evenly than any other natural oil.

Very viscous; not normally used in aromatherapy. In skincare formulations it may be added in small amounts for eczema or other dry-skin conditions. It is most commonly used by herbalists to make compresses that break down fibrous tissue, enhance immunity and detoxify the liver.

OF INTEREST

Ricin, a toxic lectin that naturally occurs in the castor bean is a deadly poison. Ricin is not transmitted through the pressing process (as it is water soluble) so the finished Castor oil does not contain this dangerous substance.

Castor oil can be found to have an unpleasant aroma.

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