{"id":31412,"date":"2026-05-28T12:16:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordicdiy.ee\/epood\/uncategorized\/castor-oil-refined\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T13:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:08:02","slug":"castor-oil-refined","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nordicdiy.ee\/en\/epood\/soap-making\/vegetable-oils-and-butter\/castor-oil-refined\/","title":{"rendered":"Castor oil, refined"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Castor oil (Castor Oil Refined) is a versatile<\/strong> vegetable oil obtained from castor seeds. In its refined form, the oil is lighter in colour, virtually odourless, and is ideal for cosmetics. <\/p>\n<p>Castor oil is known for its high content of ricinoleic acid, which gives it <strong>moisturising, emollient and protective properties.<\/strong> Thanks to its thick consistency, the oil helps to form a protective layer on the skin, which helps <strong>to retain moisture and protect the skin from drying out.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>In natural cosmetics, castor oil is particularly often used for hair, eyebrows and eyelashes as it helps to make hair, eyebrows and eyelashes stronger and shinier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Effects and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moisturises and softens the skin<\/li>\n<li>Helps reduce dryness and scaling<\/li>\n<li>Supports the skin&#8217;s natural protective barrier<\/li>\n<li>Gives hair shine and softness<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for dry hair care<\/li>\n<li>Treats eyebrows and eyelashes<\/li>\n<li>Helps make skin more elastic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use in cosmetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Castor oil is perfect for a variety of care products:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hair oils and hair masks<\/li>\n<li>Eyelash and eyebrow serums<\/li>\n<li>Face and body oils<\/li>\n<li>Lip balms<\/li>\n<li>Body lotions and ointments<\/li>\n<li>Massage oils<\/li>\n<li>Manufacture of handicraft cosmetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Due to its viscous consistency, castor oil is often used in combination with lighter oils (e.g. almond or grapeseed oil).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use in soap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Melt and pour the soaps (M&#038;P):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add up to 1-3% of the soap mix<\/li>\n<li>Improves the lathering and conditioning properties of the soap<\/li>\n<li>Excessive amounts can make the soap soft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cold and hot process soaps (CP\/HP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The recommended amount is 3-10% of the fat phase<br \/>\nGives to soap:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a rich and creamy foam<\/li>\n<li>improved foam stability<\/li>\n<li>a more moisturising result<\/li>\n<li>often used in combination with coconut oil to achieve a balance between cleansing and conditioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thick and viscous texture<\/li>\n<li>Light to slightly yellowish tone<\/li>\n<li>Refined and virtually odourless<\/li>\n<li>Very good moisture binding properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry, cool place, out of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shelf life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Up to 24 months under the right storage conditions.<\/p>\n<p>INCI: RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use of<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The product is for external use only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castor oil (refined) is a thick and rich vegetable oil that is particularly valued in hair, eyelash and skin care. 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