It is a vegetable oil that is derived from the seeds of castor beans and has been in use for thousands of years. It appears as a light yellow or almost transparent liquid. It has a mild smell and has a bitter taste. It has many industrial and medical applications and is mostly used as a lubricating and binding material for different cosmetics.
INCI Name-Â Castor Oil
WHY YOU NEED IT-
- It is an emollient and can be applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it.
- Its unique property is that, when it dries up, it forms a solid film that will have excellent water-binding capacity.
- It is also an excellent humectant that retains moisture on your skin and makes it look hydrating.
- It also enhances the absorption of other cosmetics products.
- It rarely has skin sensitive issues and works brilliantly for all skin types.
- It is especially good for extremely sensitive and dehydrated skin and does not cause acne.
- It can be used as a chemical-free alternative as a moisturiser to add to your skincare routine.
- It nourishes your skin and prevents the formation of blackheads, wrinkles, pus-filled pimples and large painful bumps on your body.
- Castor oil has good anti-fungal properties as well.
PROCESS OF USING-
- Mix our castor oil with other skin-friendly oils like almond, coconut, etc.
- Place the mixture in a double boiler and warm the mixture.
- Stir the mixture during the warming phase.
- A homogeneous mixture will be formed.
- Add additives and active ingredients after the mixture has cooled down.
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