General information
Botanical name: Ricinus communis L.
Botanical family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: India
Production process: cold pressing of seeds
Appearance: fluid oily liquid
Colour: light yellow, colourless
Odour: characteristic
Composition
Castor oil is particularly rich in ricinoleic acid, this organic vegetable oil is appreciated for nourishing and strengthening hair.
Fatty acid :
ricinoleic acid (omega 9 MUFA): 85 to 94
linoleic acid (omega 6 PUFA): 2 to 6
oleic acid (omega 9 MUFA): 1 to 5
stearic acid (SFA): ≤ 2
linolenic acid (omega 3 PUFA): ≤ 2
palmitic acid (SFA): ≤ 2
arachidic acid (SFA): ≤ 1
eicosenoic acid (Omega 9 MUFA): ≤ 1%.
Uses
In cosmetics :
On the skin
As a hair mask, leave on for 30 minutes
Quality
Commitment: all our imported oils are rigorously selected for their quality and origin.