natural oils · specialty oil / emollient
castor oil
Castor Oil brings a thick, heavy oil feel and a mild, nutty scent to the bench — a specialty oil / emollient suited to hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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castor oil
natural oils — specialty oil / emollient
- inci
- ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- pale yellowish, almost colorless transparent viscous liquid; mild odor (per coa)
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a uniquely thick and glossy ricinoleic acid gives castor a viscosity no other carrier matches.
- b the gloss-maker the traditional backbone of lip gloss shine and cushion.
- c lather booster small additions famously boost soap's bubbles.
- d humectant-leaning feel draws a subtle sheen-and-dew finish other oils don't.
02where formulators use it
- a lip gloss & tints the classic shine-and-cushion base.
- b soapmaking a modest percentage for richer, stabler lather.
- c brow, lash & beard blends the traditional thick conditioning oil.
- d pomades & grooming tack, sheen and control.
- e balms adds gloss and body to otherwise flat-finish blends.
03technical details
| product identity | Castor Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL |
| appearance | Pale yellowish, almost colorless transparent viscous liquid; mild odor (per COA) |
| odor | Mild, nutty |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-007-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-007-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qwhy is castor oil so thick?
kimiya staffIts unusually high ricinoleic-acid content — that viscosity is exactly what makes it the classic gloss and cushion oil. Blend it with lighter oils when you want less drag.
Qhow much should i use in soap?
kimiya staffSmall percentages are the tradition for boosting lather — a little goes a long way, and high loads can make bars soft and sticky. Confirm against your recipe method.