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Castor Oil 1 L

A Versatile Plant-Based Oil Bridging Cosmetic Care and Industrial Manufacturing

Castor Oil in a 1 liter package belongs to the category of Liquid Basic Oils, which brings together base plant fats used across cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial formulations. Extracted through cold pressing of castor seeds, this thick and viscous oil retains high levels of ricinoleic acid, the compound responsible for its distinctive properties — strong film-forming ability, notable viscosity, and excellent lubricating performance across a wide range of applications.

Global demand for castor oil spans several major industries at once. In the chemical and manufacturing sectors, it serves as raw material for lubricants, hydraulic fluids, plasticizers and polyurethane coatings, thanks to its remarkable thermal stability under heavy loads. The textile and paint industries rely on it as feedstock for specialty resins. Still, the segment most familiar to everyday consumers is hair and skin care: castor oil is widely used to strengthen hair, eyelashes and eyebrows, and it appears in body creams and balms for its pronounced softening and moisturizing qualities.

In hair care formulations, castor oil is frequently blended with lighter carrier oils to reduce overall thickness and improve spreadability. It pairs well with Sesame Oil, which lightens the texture and makes application along hair strands easier. For nourishing masks and body balms, castor oil combines naturally with liquid Shea butter, creating a duo that delivers deep nourishment without leaving a heavy, greasy residue on the skin.

Worth mentioning separately is the food grade version of the product, Castor oil Food Grade, which undergoes stricter purification and is used in pharmaceutical and food industry formulations as an auxiliary ingredient. The technical 1 liter package featured in this section is aimed primarily at studio and small-batch cosmetic production, where a consistent raw material batch and a convenient volume for regular restocking matter most.

When incorporating the oil into formulations, it is typically added during the oil phase mixing stage at temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Celsius if the recipe requires heating, or at room temperature for simple cold-blended oil mixtures. Recommended usage levels in cosmetic formulations generally range from 5 to 20 percent of total formula weight, depending on the desired texture and product purpose. For hair and eyelash care products, the oil is often applied undiluted or blended with other oils without further dilution.

Castor oil should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which helps preserve the stability of its fatty acid profile throughout the shelf life. Exposure to air and light gradually leads to oxidation, so the container should be closed tightly after each use. In soap making, castor oil is valued for the dense, stable lather it contributes, though its main area of demand today lies in professional and at-home hair, skin and eyelash care products.

Strengthening Hair and Lash Serum

Castor Oil 40 ml

Sesame Oil 25 ml

Liquid Shea Butter 15 ml

Vitamin E oil 5 ml

Combine all oils in a small glass bottle and warm gently over a water bath to about 38 degrees Celsius. Add the vitamin E oil and stir with a wooden stick until fully blended. Apply a small amount to the scalp, hair lengths, eyelashes or eyebrows using gentle massaging motions, leaving it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing with shampoo, or leaving it overnight on lashes and brows. Store the remaining serum in a cool dark place in a tightly sealed glass container for up to three weeks.

INCI	Ricinus communis
Other
Color product	light yellow
Descriptio smell	characteristic
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-20%, up to 100% in wound healing
Minimum count	1
Name	Castor Oil 1 L
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 liter
Solubility	butter