CASTOR OIL REFINED is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant through mechanical pressing and refinement. This oil contains a very high level of ricinoleic acid which gives it unique properties that make it well suited for use in personal care products. It has a higher viscosity than other vegetable oils, and its dissolving power makes it a nice ingredient for make-up formulations and make-up removal products. It is a suitable ingredient for formulations requiring an oil known to improve hydration and reduce trans-epidermal water loss, leaving skin soft and moisturized. CASTOR OIL REFINED is COSMOS approved for use in natural products, is NATRUE approved, and halal certified.