Description
Extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, Castor oil is a vegetable oil with many uses, used for thousands of years. The castor plant grows mainly in Africa, South America and India. Currently, India is the largest producer of castor oil in the world. Castor seeds contain a toxic enzyme called ricin. The heating process the seeds go through to extract the oil deactivates this enzyme, allowing the oil to be used safely. First, the seeds are cold-pressed, after which a process is applied that requires high temperatures. Throughout history, castor oil has been used as a laxative and to induce labor. Today, its primary use is in the cosmetic field. Read more about this oil in article 6 benefits of castor oil. Very moisturizing and nutritious, castor oil has a thicker consistency. It can be used on the skin as such, or combined with other vegetable oils. It is a perfect base for diluting essential oils. It is rich in ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, of the omega-9 type, which acts as a humectant. Among its main qualities and uses are: - hydrating and maintaining the hydration level of the skin - improving some discomforts such as acne, scars, warts, corns and calluses, stretch marks, fungal infections - maintaining the health of the hair and scalp - reducing inflammation and alleviating pain Wholesale product available on the B2B marketplace, Supreva Market For Business, at wholesale prices directly from the manufacturer.