{"product_id":"carrier-oil-castor","title":"Carrier Oil - Castor","description":"\u003cp\u003e100mL 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics of Castor Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppeal as a Base for Handmade Cosmetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTradition in Hair Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastor 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-jojoba\"\u003ejojoba\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-almond\"\u003ealmond\u003c\/a\u003e (around 10-30% castor oil) makes it easier to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo Use: Due to its high viscosity, it is suitable for applications where \"heaviness\" is beneficial, such as hair care, eyelash care, and lip care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Carrier Oil: When diluting essential oils, blending it with other carrier oils to adjust the viscosity makes it easier to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Cosmetics Base: As an ingredient to add moisturizing properties and shine to recipes for lip balms, hand balms, and solid cosmetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Soap: As an ingredient to enhance lather and moisturizing properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Consider Other Carrier Oils and Essential Oils\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease also consider light-textured \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-almond\"\u003ealmond\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-jojoba\"\u003ejojoba\u003c\/a\u003e, nutritious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-hemp-seed\"\u003ehemp seed\u003c\/a\u003e, and moisturizing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/products\/carrier-oil-sesame\"\u003esesame\u003c\/a\u003e. By blending castor oil with other carrier oils, you can create your preferred viscosity and moisturizing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosmic Alchemy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44618164142133,"sku":"ka0045-100","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2532\/5566\/files\/ka0045-100.jpg?v=1753930941","url":"https:\/\/kosmicalchemy.com\/en\/products\/carrier-oil-castor","provider":"Kosmic Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}