Castor Oil

Our premium quality Castor Oil is a rich, viscous vegetable oil valued by artisans and manufacturers for its distinctive texture, lubricity and emollient properties. Its fatty acid composition and viscosity make it useful in a wide range of skin, hair and soap formulations.

Castor Oil is commonly incorporated into hair oils, balms, salves, lip care products and thicker emulsions where it can contribute richness, glide and a protective, conditioning feel. It may be used alone in suitable applications or blended with other vegetable oils to modify the texture and sensory characteristics of the finished formulation.

In soapmaking, Castor Oil is often used in combination with other oils to contribute emolliency and support the desired character of the finished bar. Because higher usage levels can contribute to a softer soap, formulators generally incorporate Castor Oil as one component of a balanced oil blend.

For artisans who are new to formulating with Castor Oil, its naturally thick consistency is an important consideration when developing a product. The appropriate usage level will depend upon the intended application, desired texture and other ingredients present in the formulation.