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Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Castor Oil (R. communis) for Hair Biocosmetics

Received: 26 January 2019    Accepted: 17 July 2019    Published: 30 July 2019
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Abstract

This study reports the characterization of oil from Castor (Ricinus Communius L) seed oil. The biocosmetic potential of the castor oil was evaluated for hair through physico-chemical characterization. The various physicochemical parameters (iodine value, pH value, specific gravity, refractive index, peroxide value, etc) were tested in accordance with American standard testing method specifications and compared with argan oil. Accordingly, the parameters tested comply with some journals dealing with cosmetics. Biocosmetic has high potential as a raw material for synthetic cosmetics or blend stock substitution for cosmetics without any modification. The advantage of castor oil over other oils (sunflower, olive, soy bean, corn) would lie in the oil price.

DOI 10.11648/j.ajac.20190704.11
Published in American Journal of Applied Chemistry (Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2019)
Page(s) 110-115
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Keywords

Caster Oil, Castor Beans, Biocosmetic, Nonedible Oil, Soxhlet Extractor, Argan Oil

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