Quickly absorbent with a hydrating finish. This feels like a healthy "plumping" for your skin (treat it as a food, it contains food grade ingredients and preservatives).
I cook flax seeds in hydrosol (home hydro-distillation of cedarwood, rosemary and adaptogenic Holy Basil or "Tulsi"). I combine this gel with castor seed oil for the benefits of ricinoleic acid (google this), ginseng extract and essential oils to yield a luxurious body milk. If you enjoy the Marshmallow Milk, this one is a richer variation.
A scent notes: I chose pink grapefruit for energy, rosemary for better memory, geranium for hormone rebalance and a touch of spearmint to cool.
INGREDIENTS: HYDROSOL (CEDARWOOD, ROSEMARY, HOLY BASIL TULSI), FLAX SEEDS COOKED INTO GEL, CASTOR SEED OIL, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM OIL, VITAMIN E, LEUCIDAL, OPTIPHEN, ESSENTIAL OILS (PINK GRAPEFRUIT, ROSEMARY, GERANIUM, SPEARMINT), APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM.
ALWAYS SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE!
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I asked my AI Sidekick "what are the benefits of ricinoleic acid for skin?"
He wrote:
Ricinoleic acid (the main fatty acid in castor oil) offers several skin benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory — helps calm redness, irritation, and swollen skin
- Antimicrobial — inhibits bacterial and fungal growth, useful for acne-prone skin
- Deep moisturizing — its molecular structure allows it to penetrate skin layers and lock in moisture
- Humectant properties — draws moisture from the environment into the skin
- Wound healing support — promotes tissue regeneration and reduces scarring
- Skin barrier support — helps strengthen and protect the lipid barrier
- Lymphatic stimulation — may support circulation and reduce puffiness when applied topically
It's particularly well-suited for dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, and works great in body milks, creams, and soap formulations where you want a conditioning, skin-softening effect.
