Castor Oil & Derivatives for Cosmetics
Solutions for Personal Care by Nova Industries
Nova Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of Castor Oil and its derivatives tailored for the Cosmetic and Personal Care industry.1
From the high-gloss requirements of color cosmetics to the active antifungal needs of skin care, Castor Oil is a foundational ingredient in modern “Green” formulations. Its unique fatty acid profile (90% Ricinoleic Acid) provides unmatched viscosity, polarity, and oxidative stability, making it the preferred natural alternative to petroleum-based ingredients.
1. Why Castor Oil? (The Technical Edge)
Formulators choose Castor Oil derivatives for specific functional benefits that other vegetable oils cannot match:
- Pigment Dispersion: The high viscosity and hydroxyl functionality make it an excellent medium for wetting and dispersing pigments, essential for Lipsticks and Eyeliners.2
- Non-Comedogenic Emollience: Despite its thickness, it is non-comedogenic (does not clog pores) and deeply penetrates the stratum corneum, making it ideal for Acne Treatments and soothing creams.
- Gloss & Shine: It has the highest natural refractive index of any vegetable oil, providing the “wet look” and luster required in Hair Oils and Lip Gels.
- Green Chemistry: It serves as a biodegradable, renewable backbone for surfactants, solubilizers, and emulsifiers.
2. Key Cosmetic Applications
Color Cosmetics (Lipsticks & Makeup)
- Product: Castor Oil (USP/First Special Grade), Castor Wax (HCO).3
- Function: Castor Oil is the primary vehicle in lipstick formulations, offering smooth glide and preventing “sweating.”4 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Castor Wax) provides structure and hardness to sticks without compromising payoff.5
Skin Care & Soaps
- Product: Undecylenic Acid, Castor Oil, Heptanoic Acid.
- Function: Used in Transparent Soaps and creams. Undecylenic Acid and its salts serve as gentle but effective preservatives and antifungal actives in foot creams and hygienic powders.6
Deodorants
- Product: Zinc Ricinoleate.
- Function: An active odor absorber that chemically traps malodors (sweat decomposition products) rather than just masking them. It is the gold standard for aluminum-free deodorant sticks.
Perfumes & Fragrances
- Product: Heptaldehyde, Heptyl Acetate, Ethyl Heptoate, Undecylenic Aldehyde.
- Function: These derivatives are critical aroma chemicals. Heptyl Acetate provides fruity (pear/rose) top notes, while Undecylenic Aldehyde adds the powerful “clean linen” and floral lift found in high-end perfumery.
3. Nova Industries Cosmetic Portfolio
We supply the complete chain of functional ingredients:
| Category | Products | Cosmetic Function |
| Base Oils | Castor Oil (USP/Eur. Ph.), Pale Pressed | Carrier oil, Shine enhancer, Pigment wetting |
| Thickeners | Castor Wax (HCO), 12-HSA | Viscosity builder, Stick structurant |
| Actives | Undecylenic Acid, Zinc Undecylenate | Antifungal, Anti-dandruff, Preservative |
| Deodorizers | Zinc Ricinoleate | Odor absorber for deodorants & soaps |
| Surfactants | Ethoxylated Castor Oil (PEG-35/40) | Solubilizer for fragrances & essential oils |
| Fragrance | Heptyl Alcohol, Ethyl Heptoate | Fruity/Green aroma intermediates |
Formulation Support
Nova Industries understands the rigorous safety and purity standards of the cosmetic industry. Our USP and Ph. Eur. grade oils are produced in controlled environments to ensure low acid values and consistent color.7
For Cosmetic Grade Inquiries:
Nova Industries
Website: https://novaind.in/