Botanical
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Castor Oil in skincare
Castor oil is a dense plant oil used in balms, lip products, and roll-ons for gloss, cushion, and slow-moving slip.
Why it is used
- Adds cushion to roll-on oil blends.
- Improves lasting glide.
- Supports rich body-care texture.
Good to know
Can appear as Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.
Heavier and glossier than many plant oils.
Useful when a formula needs more cushion and staying power.
Claim guardrail
Keep language cosmetic and sensory: formula role, texture, scent, cleansing, bath experience, or skin feel. Avoid disease, injury, pain, detox, or treatment claims unless a finished product has been reviewed for that claim path.
Research notes
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These notes are written for ingredient education and wholesale merchandising. Final formulas, labels, allergens, and claims should be reviewed for the finished product.
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