- Product name
- CASTOR TERAL™ (Castor oil)
- Common name
- Castor oil
- INCI name
- Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Intro
Introduction to Castor Oil
Castor oil (Ricinus communis seed oil) is a time-honored botanical elixir treasured across civilizations for its therapeutic, medicinal, and beauty-enhancing virtues. Gently extracted from select castor seeds, this pale golden, velvety oil is naturally abundant in ricinoleic acid, a rare monounsaturated fatty acid celebrated for its deeply emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.
Renowned for its nurturing touch, castor oil has long been a staple in traditional beauty rituals, where it is prized for delivering comfort, protection, and lasting hydration to skin and hair alike.
CASTOR TERAL™ & Applications
Within modern cosmetic formulation, CASTOR TERAL™ is esteemed for its remarkable versatility, natural purity, and gentle compatibility with delicate skin. From indulgent creams and lip balms to refined shampoos, mascaras, and restorative treatments, it enhances both performance and sensorial appeal.
Unlike most botanical oils, castor oil features a uniquely concentrated fatty acid profile, composed of approximately 85–90% ricinoleic acid. This rare composition lends the oil its distinctive richness, stability, and luxurious viscosity. As a result, it performs beautifully as a nourishing emollient, a natural thickener, a stabilizer, and an elegant carrier for active ingredients.
Its sumptuous, high-viscosity texture forms a breathable veil over the skin, helping to seal in moisture and deliver deep, lasting hydration.
Naturally low-irritant and non-comedogenic, CASTOR TERAL™ is well-suited to sensitive or compromised skin and is gentle enough for baby care and scalp care formulations. In hair rituals, it is cherished for enhancing shine, supporting elasticity, and promoting the appearance of healthy-looking growth—making it a favored ingredient in hair oils, lash serums, and brow treatments.
Its glossy, cushion-like finish also makes it a prized addition to lip care, color cosmetics, and hair styling products, where it imparts smoothness and luminous shine—particularly in lipsticks and mascaras.
A true classic of botanical beauty, CASTOR TERAL™ unites heritage, efficacy, and indulgence in one timeless ingredient.
Properties
- Lightweight and non-greasy
- Gentle on skin
- Rich in ricinoleic acid
- High stability
Applications
- Moisturizing
- Hair Oil
- Lip, Makeup, Mascara
- Hand Care
| Origin | Plants (Seeds) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing process | Cold press |
| Vegan | Compliant |
| COSMOS | Compliant |
| Animal testing | No |
| Palm derivatives | No |