Botanical Oil Extracts In Skin Care Cream -

Castor Oil

Castor Oil Also known as Palm Christi Oil, this oil is rich in fatty acids. It is very soothing and lubricating to the skin and acts as a humectant attracting moisture to the skin. Creates a protective barrier on the skin and is soothing. Castor oil is part alcohol and part oil. It is mainly composed of ricinoleic acid (87%), a fatty acid with an unusual molecular structure. It is used in hair oils, balms, and other thick emulsions for the skin and hair. As a therapeutic treatment, castor will penetrate the skin carrying the essential oils with it, making it effective for arthritis and deep muscle aches. (The castor beans are cold-pressed to extract castor oil that is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Ricin (a toxic substance present in the plant) does not partition into the oil because it is water-soluble, therefore, castor oil does not contain ricin.)