Castor Vegetable Oil "ricinus communis"

Castor vegetable oil has a rich history dating back to ancient Egyptian civilizations. The castor bean plant, Ricinus communis, is native to East Africa and was brought to other parts of the world by Portuguese explorers. Today, it is grown around the world as an ornamental plant and for the production of its oil.

Castor oil is known for its emollient and moisturizing properties, making it ideal for use in cosmetic and personal care products. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it an effective ingredient in the treatment of acne and other skin conditions.

The most common way to obtain castor oil is by cold pressing of the seeds of the plant. The seeds contain a large amount of oil, approximately 50% of their total weight. The resulting oil is filtered and purified before use.

The botanical name of castor bean is Ricinus communis, and its INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is Ricinus communis seed oil. Its CAS number is 8001-79-4.

The main components of castor oil are ricinoleic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid. Ricinoleic acid is responsible for most of castor oil's beneficial properties, including its ability to stimulate hair and eyebrow growth.

In short, castor vegetable oil is a popular ingredient in cosmetic and personal care industry due to its emollient, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant and its main active component is ricinoleic acid.