Crystal™ O Castor Oil

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Lubricant,

Moisturizing Agent

CAS No.

8001-79-4

EC No.

232-293-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Fixed & Carrier Oils

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Excellent Stability,

Good Oxidative Stability,

Low Odor,

Lubricating,

Moisturizing,

Non-Comedogenic,

Pigment Wetting,

Solvency

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

From Renewable Resources,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-Toxic,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Features and Benefits

• Castor Oil is a staple item in the formulation of lipsticks and pigment grinds. It is also an efficient emollient, moisturizer and lubricant.
• It is utilized in the formulation of a variety of creams, lotions, and pigmented products.
• Superior pigment wetting, and low odor.
• Solvent for a wide variety of solutes.
• Non-comedogenic, vegetable derived, stable, moisturizing emollient.
• Natural and vegetable derived
• Superior pigment wetting
• Consistent fatty acid composition
• Excellent oxidative stability
• Non-toxic
• Biodegradable
• Renewable source.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

Eye Shadow,

Lip Care Products,

Lipstick,

Pencils

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion

Use Level

45 - 70 (Pigment grinds), 0.5 - 3.0 (Emollient), 12 - 40 (Lipsticks)

Applications

• Pigment grinds
• Lipsticks
• Ethnic hair care
• Cosmetic pencils
• Eye shadows
• Creams & lotions
• Lip treatments

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Properties

• Superior pigment wetting, and low odor.
• Solvent for a wide variety of solutes.
• Non-comedogenic
• Vegetable-derived
• Stable
• Moisturizing emollient.
• Light color.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

ECOCERT,

ISO 16128,

Organic Certified