Yellow Castor oil

Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)

Extracted from Ricinus communis seeds, castor oil is a pale yellow, clear oil with a mild or neutral odor.

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Key Properties

• Very thick and viscous

• Excellent humectant and occlusive properties

• High in ricinoleic acid (~85–90%)

• Naturally antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory

✨ Benefits in Cosmetics & Hair Care

Hair & Scalp

• Promotes the appearance of thicker hair

• Helps reduce scalp dryness and flaking

• Adds shine and reduces breakage

• Suitable for serums, oils, pomades, and scalp treatments

Skin

• Deeply moisturizing and protective

• Supports skin barrier repair

• Ideal for balms, creams, soaps, and cleansers

• Non-comedogenic for many skin types (heavy if used alone)

Nails & Lashes

• Strengthens brittle nails

• Popular ingredient in lash and brow serums

Typical Usage Rates

• Hair oils/serums — 5–50% (often blended with lighter oils)

• Creams & lotions — 1–10%

• Balms & pomades — 10–40%

• Soaps — 5–10% (boosts lather)

Formulation Tips

• Blend with grapeseed, sunflower, jojoba, or squalane to reduce heaviness

• Works well with essential oils (good solubilizing capacity)