Oil Properties
It is one of the first vegetable oils to be used for industrial purposes because of its high viscosity and lubricating property. In fact, the automotive lubricant company Castrol derives its name from castor oil. Infamous as a laxative, many people consider castor oil a crude product. But this unique vegetable oil has so many wonderful uses that it deserves a place in every home.
Origin
Castor oil has been around for a very long time, and has been widely used in its native lands spread across Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Mediterranean basin.
Extraction
Extraction of oil from castor seeds is done in a manner similar to that for most other oil seeds.The ripe seeds are allowed to dry, when they split open and discharge the seeds.
Chemical Composition
Castor oil is well known as a source of ricinoleic acid ricinoleic acid a monounsaturated, 18-carbon fatty acid. Among fatty acids, ricinoleic acid is unusual in that it has a hydroxyl functional group on the 12th carbon. This functional group causes ricinoleic acid (and castor oil) to be more polar than most fats. The chemical reactivity of the alcohol group also allows chemical derivatization that is not possible with most other seed oils.
Precautions
Before you use castor oil perform a skin test using a very small amount of the oil to check for allergic reactions. Only administer castor oil according to the instructions provided in the packaging. Castor oil is well-known for its ability to cause strong pelvic contractions which may lead to miscarriage or premature birth. For this reason, castor oil should never be used internally by pregnant women unless specifically instructed by a medical professional. Other possible side effects of an overdose include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations (rare), fainting, nausea, skin rash, throat tightness, shortness of breath and chest pain. Individuals with peptic ulcers or bleeding problems should not use castor oil internally.
Product Name | DD Castor Oil |
Package Included | 1x Castor oil (30ml) |
Ingredients
| Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil(Hexane-Free)
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Features
| 1. 100% pure cold pressed. 2. can be used for eyelash growth, thicken eyelashes, promote hair growth.
3. useful for fading scars & stretching marks. 4. Moisturizing and antimicrobial. |
Description | Castor oil has been used for hundreds of years all over the world as a remedy to thinning, stunted hair,
help eyelashes & brows grow longer & thicker, as well as fight hair loss. Cold-pressed castor oil contains
more omega-6 essential fatty acids, vitamin E, as well as other vitamins & minerals, which provide nutrition to hair follicles. |
Usage | Apply 2-3 drops of oil into fingers and gently massage into clean hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, scalp or skin.
It also can be applied on dry cuticles and brittle nails as a conditioning treatment. Use daily for best results.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
In The Case Of Shipments Outside The UK, All Applicable Customs Duties, Taxes, And Clearance Fees Shall Be Borne By The Customer.