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Kosmic Alchemy

Carrier Oil - Castor

¥3,800
¥3,800
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100mL of organic castor oil (Ricinus communis seed oil) from India. This carrier oil is known for its high viscosity and distinctive texture, derived from castor beans. It has been cherished worldwide for a long time as a base for handmade cosmetics, soaps, hair care, and lip care. It conforms to cosmetic ingredient standards.

Characteristics of Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a vegetable oil extracted by pressing the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). It contains about 90% of a unique fatty acid called ricinoleic acid, which gives it a high viscosity and moisturizing properties not found in other vegetable oils. Its distinctive "heavy, thick, and sticky" texture sets it apart from other carrier oils. From ancient Egypt to modern handmade cosmetics, it has been cherished as a unique material for specific applications.

Appeal as a Base for Handmade Cosmetics

Due to its high viscosity, castor oil is an indispensable ingredient as a base for lip balms, glosses, and solid cosmetics. By combining it with beeswax or shea butter, you can create shiny, moisturizing lip care and hand balms. In the world of handmade soaps, "castor soap" is a classic recipe known for its rich lather.

Tradition in Hair Care

Castor oil has long been a popular hair care ingredient in India and West Africa. Its high viscosity allows it to adhere easily to hair, and it has been used for eyelash, eyebrow, and scalp care. If it feels too heavy on its own, blending it with lighter oils like jojoba or almond (around 10-30% castor oil) makes it easier to use.

How to Use

  1. Solo Use: Due to its high viscosity, it is suitable for applications where "heaviness" is beneficial, such as hair care, eyelash care, and lip care.
  2. As a Carrier Oil: When diluting essential oils, blending it with other carrier oils to adjust the viscosity makes it easier to use.
  3. Handmade Cosmetics Base: As an ingredient to add moisturizing properties and shine to recipes for lip balms, hand balms, and solid cosmetics.
  4. Handmade Soap: As an ingredient to enhance lather and moisturizing properties.

Also Consider Other Carrier Oils and Essential Oils

Please also consider light-textured almond and jojoba, nutritious hemp seed, and moisturizing sesame. By blending castor oil with other carrier oils, you can create your preferred viscosity and moisturizing feel.

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    FAQ

    What is the texture like? Is it different from other carrier oils?
    Castor oil contains about 90% of a unique fatty acid called ricinoleic acid, giving it a very high viscosity that is not found in other vegetable oils. Its texture is "heavy, thick, and sticky," providing a completely different feel than "smooth and spreadable" oils like jojoba or almond. It is a material whose application must be carefully chosen.

    What kind of use is it suitable for?
    Applications that benefit from its high viscosity: raw material for handmade cosmetics such as lip balms and hand balms, eyelash and eyebrow care, scalp and hair tip care, and as an ingredient in handmade soaps. It is too heavy for body massage on its own, so it is often blended with other carrier oils.

    How can I blend it with other carrier oils?
    Caster oil becomes easier to handle when mixed with 10-30% light oils such as jojoba, almond, or sesame oil. It is recommended to add a small amount to a light base oil for applications where increased viscosity is desired, such as heavier hair oils or as a finishing touch for hand care.

    What's the difference from edible castor oil?
    This product is castor oil meeting cosmetic ingredient standards and is not for food or medicinal use. Castor oil for food or pharmaceutical use (such as laxatives) is a different product category. Please use this product as an ingredient for body care and handmade cosmetics.

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