Castor oil

Information

Extraction procedure:

Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the castor plant. The process involves cleaning the seeds, cold-pressing them to extract the oil, filtering to remove impurities, then packaging. This process preserves the quality and benefits of castor oil.

Facts and properties:

Ricin oil, precious since Antiquity, reveals its multiple benefits for body and hair. Integrated into the cold saponification process, it gives the soap a luxurious, creamy lather. This soap, rich in virtues, softens the skin, promotes healing, deeply purifies and reduces dark spots. An essential ally for radiant skin and shiny hair.

Properties :

• Moisturizing: Thanks to its rich, viscous texture, castor oil offers intense hydration to skin and hair, leaving them soft and supple.
• Nourishing: Its components, such as ricinoleic acid and linoleic acid, deeply nourish skin and hair, helping to prevent dryness and restore their natural radiance.
• Fortifying: By penetrating the hair fiber, castor oil strengthens hair from within, reducing breakage and split ends.
• Hair growth stimulant: Castor oil promotes blood circulation to the scalp, which can stimulate hair growth and help combat hair loss.
• Soothing: Its anti-inflammatory properties can soothe skin irritations such as redness, itching and slight burns.
• Antibacterial and antifungal: Ricinoleic acid helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi, making it an effective ingredient in the treatment of acne, fungal infections and other skin conditions.
• Healing: By promoting cell regeneration, castor oil can help reduce the appearance of scars and skin marks.
• Emollient: It forms a protective barrier on the skin, retaining moisture and protecting against external aggressions.
• Make-up remover: Its dissolving power makes it an effective make-up remover, even for the most stubborn make-up, while leaving the skin soft and nourished.
• Laxative: When ingested in small quantities, castor oil can act as a mild laxative, helping to relieve occasional constipation.

Composition:

• Ricinoleic acid (80 to 85%): Castor oil's main active component, derived from oleic acid, responsible for its viscosity.
• Vitamin E: Helps combat oxidative stress and maintain healthy hair.
• Linoleic acid (omega 6): Helps protect skin and hair from external aggressors, prevents dryness and promotes overall health.

For which skin type
:

• Ricin oil prevents the growth of germs and helps treat skin problems such as acne, dermatitis and fungal infections. Stimulates local microcirculation.
• Dry skin:
  • Intense hydration: Castor oil deeply nourishes dry skin, helping to restore its natural moisture.
  • Emollient: It forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and protecting against dryness.
• Oily skin:
  • Regulating sebum production: Although castor oil is rich in sebum, it can help regulate excessive sebum production, reducing the skin's oily appearance.
  • Antibacterial: Its antibacterial properties help fight the bacteria responsible for acne and skin blemishes.
• Sensitive skin:
  • Soothing: Castor oil calms irritation and redness, offering relief to sensitive and reactive skin.
  • Healing: It promotes cell regeneration, helping to reduce the appearance of redness and skin irritation.
• Mature skin:
  • Antioxidant: The vitamin E present in castor oil helps combat the free radicals responsible for premature skin aging.
  • Nourishing: It deeply nourishes mature skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Acne-prone skin:
  • Antibacterial: Ricinoleic acid fights acne-causing bacteria, helping to reduce skin eruptions.
  • Sebum regulation: It can help regulate sebum production, reducing the risk of clogged pores and acne.
• How to store castor oil :
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Make sure it's securely closed.
• It generally keeps for up to 12 months after opening (unstable oil).

Information, tips and tricks for the soap-maker:

Castor oil is a must in your homemade soap recipe. Not only does it add hardness and incredible lather to the soap, it also offers you all the benefits for your skin. Our teenage friends will love this soap!

Unsaponifiables:

• Vitamin E (tocopherols): Provides antioxidant protection that helps prevent free-radical damage to the skin, and prolongs product durability by preventing oils from going rancid.
• Phytosterols:
  • Beta-sitosterol: Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for irritated and sensitive skin.
  • Campesterol: Helps reduce skin inflammation and may improve the skin's protective barrier.
• Triglycerides: Although not technically unsaponifiables, the triglycerides in castor oil contribute to the skin's richness and hydration, making it soft and smooth.
• Ricinoleic fatty acids: This unique castor oil compound has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as well as being an excellent moisturizing agent.

Its Saponification value
:

The saponification value of castor oil is 127, which means that it will take 0.127 g of NAOH l ye to saponify 1 g of castor oil. This information will help you calculate your own recipe.

In your calculator, choose "Castor oil" or "Ricin oil".

This oil is sensitive to oxidation, so its content in your recipe should be 2% to 15% maximum. The ideal in each recipe is 10%.

Tips :

Mix castor oil with other vegetable oils to balance its properties and obtain a balanced soap. For example, combine it with olive oil for a creamy texture.

Castor oil promotes gel formation in soap. Keep a close eye on the saponification process to decide whether to encourage or avoid gel formation.

Let your castor oil soap stand longer during the cure period to allow complete saponification and better foam formation.

Additions
/Superfatting :

• Slightly oil your soap using a higher percentage of castor oil for a more nourishing, moisturizing soap.
• Combining castor oil with other oils can balance the soap. Coconut oil for hardness, olive oil for hydration, and shea butter for its nourishing effect are ideal complements.
• Saponification temperature: Maintain a moderate temperature during the process, between 35°C and 40°C, to promote a good reaction without accelerating the trace.

Plant and clay extracts are perfectly integrated into your preparation.

The trace
:

Add castor oil at the end of the trace to prevent it from slowing down the saponification process and to maximize its lathering benefits.

By following these tips, you can make the most of castor oil's properties in your handcrafted soaps while achieving high-quality results.

Mussels
:

Be aware that the reaction between soda and oils can generate heat. Use our special molds and monitor the temperature throughout the process to avoid freezing your soaps.

Our molds are flexible, making them easy to remove from the mold once the soap has hardened. What's more, they enable better heat distribution during the saponification process, promoting optimal soap setting.

How to use Solid Shampoo and Conditioner

Incorporating our castor oil, your soaps and shampoos benefit from a major advantage. Simply add 10 ml to your recipe for remarkable results!

• Strengthens hair: Castor oil penetrates deep into hair follicles, strengthening hair from within and reducing breakage.
• Stimulates hair growth: By improving blood circulation to the scalp, castor oil promotes hair growth and helps combat hair loss.
• Moisturizes and nourishes the scal p: Thanks to its moisturizing properties, castor oil deeply nourishes the scalp, helping to prevent dryness and itching.
• Soothes irritation: Its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties calm scalp irritation, reducing redness and itching.
• Fights dandruff: Castor oil helps eliminate dandruff by moisturizing the scalp and regulating sebum production.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information purposes only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy.
They should in no way be considered as medical advice.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned.
Furthermore, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.