The exhibition also features a large collection
of castor oil plants (Ricinus communis «Zanzibarensis») which is cultivated across the gallery space and will continue to grow throughout the duration of the exhibition.
A vegetable oil obtained through the pressing of the seeds
of the castor oil plant, castor oil is used in a variety of industries and is known for its mold - inhibiting and lubricating abilities.
Castor oil comes from the castor seed
of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis), a large shrub.
This renewable material extracted from the oil rich seed (40 % to 60 % oil)
of the castor oil plant, or Ricinus communis, has many positive industrial design qualities.
Not exact matches
Taken from the bean
of the
castor plant, this
oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which exerts powerful therapeutic effects.
Inactive Ingredients: Organic
plant oils
of helianthus annuus (organic sunflower seed
oil) *, ricinus communis (organic
castor seed
oil) *, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla wax), theobroma cacao (organic cocoa seed butter) *, cocos nucifera (organic coconut
oil) *, fragaria ananassa (organic strawberry flavor) *, aloe barbadensis (organic aloe
oil) *, vaccinium corymbosum (organic blueberry flavor) *, tocopherol (Vitamin E).
* Aloe vera juice, serum blend (* aloe vera juice, * squalane [
plant sugar derived], carrageenan [chondrus crispus], saccharide isomerate, non-GMO xanthan gum), * jojoba
oil, citrus - derived stem cells, skin brightening extract complex (* uva ursi, * licorice root and * amla berry), *
castor oil, * life everlasting flower extract, aspen bark extract, * vegetable glycerin, sodium ascorbate, hyaluronic acid, superoxide dismutase, non-GMO xanthan gum, CO2 extract
of sea buckthorn berry, rosehip seed, rosehip and * rosemary, essential oils
of * lavender and sandalwood.
Serum blend (* aloe vera juice, * squalane [
plant sugar derived], carrageenan [chondrus crispus], non-GMO xanthan gum), * aloe vera juice, * aloe vera juice infused with herbs (* gotu kola, * life everlasting flowers, * butcher's broom, * cats claw, * chamomile flowers, * comfrey leaves, * eyebright, * gingko leaves, * goji berry, * green tea, * jasmine flowers, * licorice root, * milk thistle seed, * sarsaparilla root, * st. john's wort), butter blend (* coconut
oil, * aloe vera
oil, * avocado
oil, * mango seed butter, * beeswax), * shea
oil, herb infused
oil (* jojoba
oil, * sesame seed
oil, * calendula flowers, * comfrey leaves, * comfrey root, * echinacea purpurea, * ginko leaves, * goji berries, * gotu kola leaves, * hibiscus flowers, * lavender flowers, * lemon balm, * licorice root, * life everlasting flowers, * lotus stamen, * plantago leaves, * rhodiola, * rooibos, * rose petals, * rosemary leaves, * green tea leaves, * shavegrass (horsetail herb), * violet leaves, * acai fruit, * amla, * ashwagandha, * frankincense, * milk thistle seed), * cucumber extract, non-GMO vitamin E tocopherols, CoQ10 & * squalane [
plant sugar derived], 100 % non-GMO
plant derived wax (no solvents, no preservatives), aspen bark extract, * rosehip seed
oil, *
castor seed
oil, cranberry seed
oil, * carrot seed
oil, red raspberry seed
oil, * tamanu
oil, damas rose cells, larch cells, sweet iris cells, * acai
oil, superoxide dismutase, CO2 extract
of sea buckthorn berry, * jasmine sambac absolute.
The stem
of the
plant is used in the textile industry, particularly in Russia, where
castor oil is known as «Kastorka.»
Mexican President Felipe Calderon recently announced a $ 85 million pilot project to produce biodiesel from non-food crops like jatropha and
castor oil plant so as not to avert food crops from the mouths
of its hungry populace, EcoAméricas reports.
Ford has a long history
of experimenting with different renewable materials in its vehicles, from the WWII - era soy / hemp plastic Ford prototype car to today's inclusion
of plant - based materials such as soy foam, kenaf fiber, wheat straw,
castor oil, coconut fiber, etc,.