Nrich Botanicals

Nanjikottai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Ricinus communis, better known as the Castor plant, is native to the Mediterranean region as well as the tropical regions of Africa and India, but it also grows in other tropical regions. Oil-rich Castor seeds, or the “beans, ” were traditionally used without their hulls as a method of controlling not only pregnancy but also leprosy and syphilis. In medicinal applications, Castor beans were made into a paste and applied as a poultice to treat skin inflammation and to ease headaches. Castor Carrier Oil and its derivatives are used not only in pharmaceuticals and perfumes but also in the production of soaps, cosmetics, and massage oils due to its moisturizing properties.

Constituents & Specifications

The main chemical constituents of Castor Carrier Oil are: Ricinoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 Fatty Acid), α-Linolenic Acid (Alpha-Linolenic Acid - Omega-3 Fatty Acid), Stearic Acid, and Palmitic Acid.

• Specific Gravity : 0.95500 - 0.96100 @ 25 °C
• Refractive Index : 1.46200 - 1.47200 @ 20 °C

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Properties

• COSMETIC : Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Strengthening, Stimulating, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
• MEDICINAL : Soothing, Strengthening, Stimulating, Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic, Carminative, Decongestant, Detoxicant, Laxative, Regulating, Sedative, Tonic

Benefits & Uses

COSMETIC:

• Clears Acne: Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make Castor Oil beneficial for reducing acne, as it penetrates the skin easily without clogging pores or aggravating the skin condition. As Castor Oil’s fatty acids restore skin’s hydration and eliminate the effects of dryness, they also help reduce the appearance of unwanted blemishes and scars
• Gives Healthy, Shiny Hair: Castor Oil can positively impact hair by stimulating circulation to boost its growth and by locking in moisture with its humectant properties. With its anti-fungal properties, Castor Oil can treat scalp infections by eliminating the bacteria and microorganisms that can cause hair loss, dandruff, and infection.
• Treats Wrinkles: When applied topically, the high fatty acid content in Castor Oil delays signs of aging by deeply moisturizing, softening and soothing the skin, boosting elasticity, and stimulating collagen production. By exhibiting these activities and slowing the look of wrinkles, it promotes the appearance of skin that is more supple and youthful

MEDICINAL:

• Soothes Dry Skin: Castor Carrier Oil soothes skin inflammation caused by dry skin, acne, sunburns. Applying castor oil on the whole body can help in keeping it nourished.
• Relieves pain: It relieves the discomfort of sore muscles and joint pain, especially for those who suffer from arthritis and those who experience aches caused by forceful exercise.
• Remedy for Constipation: Castor oil also acts as a laxative. Researchers have found that the main fatty acid in castor oil called the ricinoleic acid binds to receptors on the muscle cells of your intestinal walls. This causes those muscles to contract and push out stool and thus, relieves constipation.
• Promote healthy skin - Its excretory properties make Castor Oil effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite by boosting circulation, increasing the production of collagen to firm skin, and by balancing hormones, the imbalance of which is known to lead to the development of dimpled skin.

Mango oil is a Seed Oil extracted from the stone of the mango, the fruit of the Mangifera indica tree. The oil is semi-solid at room temperatures but melts on contact with warm skin, making it extensively appealing for baby creams, suncare balms, hair products, and other moisturizing products. Considered to be India’s 'King of Fruits' the Mangifera indica botanical – better known as the Mango Tree – yields a fruit containing the seed that is the source of the emollient known as Mango Butter which can be used as an alternative to shea or cocoa butter. In the ancient medicinal system of Ayurveda, the Mangifera indica herb has been used for over 4000 years with the belief that it had the ability to strengthen the heart, improve brain activity, and increase the body’s immunity. The natural fat derived from the fruit’s seeds is what is referred to as the butter, which shares the same reputation as its fruit source.

Constituents & Specifications

The main chemical constituents of Mango Butter are: Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E

• Specific Gravity : 0.9991 ± 0.01g/mL @ 30 °C (86 °F)
• Refractive Index : 1.4550-1.4570± 0.001 @ 40 °C (104 °F)

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Properties

• COSMETIC : Regenerative, Protective, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Aging, Softening, Soothing, Moisturizing.
• MEDICINAL : Regenerative, Protective, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Microbial, Analgesic.

Benefits & Uses

COSMETIC:

• Used topically, Mango Butter protects skin against the harsh effects of environmental elements, effectively reduces the formation and appearance of wrinkles, and helps repair dry, damaged skin. 
• Mango Butter can be applied directly to matured, cracking, peeling, chapping, irritated, itchy, rough, or tough skin. 
• It can also be applied directly to insect bites, rashes, and eczema to soothe itching and to facilitate the healing of minor cuts or cracks caused by dryness. 
• The light texture of Mango Butter and its non-comedogenic property makes it an ideal moisturizer for the face and neck.
• Mango Butter can be used directly as a mild lotion or cream, even on sensitive skin. Furthermore, to enhance its ability to boost skin’s sebum secretion, which in turn promotes younger and softer skin.
• Mango Butter can be blended with a natural carrier oil such as Jojoba. For a moisturizing alternative to soap, skin can be washed with Mango Butter in the shower, or it can be used as an alternative to shaving cream. 
• To reduce the appearance of blemishes and dark spots with Mango Butter, it can be added to a regular moisturizer. Alternatively, it can be made into a spot treatment balm
• Used in hair, Mango Butter locks in moisture, nourishes the scalp, and prevents hair loss. 

MEDICINAL:

• Used medicinally, Mango Butter eases tension, fatigue, and muscle aches, especially when used in a massage. 
• Mango Butter works as an agent that facilitates the process of eliminating toxins, dirt, pollution, and other impurities from the skin.
• Applied directly to the skin, Mango Butter’s emollience helps promotes cell regeneration, which maintains the appearance of youthful skin. 
• Mango Butter can be applied directly to skin to soothe the symptoms of eczema, rashes, minor wounds, frost bite, stretch marks and insect bites. 
• Due to its non-comedogenic property, Mango Butter can benefit acne-prone and oily skin, when used as a facial moisturizer.

Sesame seed oil or gingelly oil is extracted from the seeds of sesame. It is a lesser-known but healthier alternative to vegetable oil. The small yellowish-brown seeds of sesame are found primarily in Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The oil has been a part of the Indian kitchen for many years and is now infiltrating into western culture due to its numerous health benefits.

Jojoba oil is extracted from the beans of Simmondsia Chinensis plant, commonly known as Jojoba, is not really an oil but rather a liquid wax ester. The plant is native to the Southern Arizona, North-western Mexico, and Southern California. The bright and golden colored oil is highly stable, viscous, nontoxic, biodegradable and remains pure. Jojoba Oil is largely known and used for its hypoallergenic cosmetic benefits. It is well-known for having a chemical composition that closely resembles the sebum found in human skin. Comprised of nearly all the vitamins and minerals required to facilitate the growth of healthy skin and hair, it continues to prove its effectiveness on the most sensitive of skin. It has demonstrated countless advantages such as its ability to hydrate while cleansing and controlling oil production, its ability to improve the look and feel of skin and hair, and its ability to reduce the look and feel of irritation and unwanted marks.

Constituents & Specifications

The main chemical constituents of Jojoba Carrier Oil are: 

• Gadoleic Acid (Eicosenoic Acid),  
• Erucic Acid,  
• Oleic Acid,  
• Palmitic Acid,  
• Palmitoleic Acid,  
• Stearic Acid,  
• Behenic Acid,  
• Vitamin E, and 
• Vitamin B Complex

Specific Gravity : 0.863 @ 25 °C

Refractive Index : Refractive Index

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Properties

Jojoba Carrier Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

• COSMETIC: Non-Comedogenic, Emollient, Protectively Hydrating, Lubricating, Cooling, Soothing, Antioxidant, Softening, Strengthening, Stimulating, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
• MEDICINAL: Antiseptic, Antifungal, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Stimulant, Tonic

Benefits & Uses

Cosmetics/Personal Care:

• Jojoba Oil acts as a non-comedogenic, fast-absorbing yet long-lasting emollient that gently moisturizes, soothes, nourishes, and softens skin without leaving a greasy residue.
• It cleanses skin to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and to promote the growth of new skin that is clear, cleansed, healthy, and supple.
• Due to a chemical composition that closely resembles the sebum found in human skin, Jojoba Oil is readily accepted and endured by skin.
• Jojoba Oil can balance skin’s oil production to reduce the effects of acne by eliminating excess natural oils in the pores.
• Used in hair, Jojoba Carrier Oil can rejuvenate and promote its growth. It helps reduce oiliness on the scalp by regulating the production of sebum.
• The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of Jojoba Oil eliminate dandruff and repair any damage such as breakage, leaving a cooling sensation on the scalp. 
• When applied to damp hair, Jojoba Oil coats the hair shaft in its liquid wax and prevents it from drying by sealing in the moisture.

Medicinal:

• Jojoba Oil’s antiseptic and disinfectant properties can eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin
• Simultaneously, it soothes inflammation, wounds, itching, dryness, and redness caused by skin conditions such as chaffing, chapping, burns, eczema, fungal infections, and psoriasis
• On acne-prone skin, it functions as a deep cleaning agent that clears blocked pores and soothes irritated skin with its anti-inflammatory properties