Zinc Castoroleate Active Ingredient
Purifying
Deodorant
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100% natural origin
Why we love it
Natural deodorizing and purifying active ingredient
Can be used in solid or cream formulas
In body care, the cosmetic active ingredient zinc ricinoleate is recognized for its properties:
Effective deodorant, combats perspiration odors
Absorbs odorous compounds that form when sweat is broken down by bacteria.
Respects the natural perspiration process: does not block perspiration, which is an important natural emunctory that allows the body to eliminate some of its toxins.
Respects the microbiome, the skin's natural flora.
Odorless, allowing you to scent your deodorants according to your tastes.
Safe and healthy for the skin: contains no aluminum salts, parabens, or triclosan.
This active ingredient can be used in your deodorant preparations for underarms, feet, hands, etc...
It can be used in all types of solid or cream formulas:
Deodorant stick
Solid roll-on deodorant
Coconut oil-based deodorant paste
Roll-on cream deodorant
I make my recipe from scratch
Zinc ricinoleate comes in the form of pellets that must be melted in the oil phase (by heating in a double boiler) before use in your recipes.
Be sure to follow good manufacturing practices when making your homemade cosmetics.
Required equipment
I make my own zero-waste, handmade solid deodorant
Composition of a natural solid deodorant
Coconut oil
30%
Texturizing agents: Candelilla wax, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid
10%
Active zinc ricinoleate
3%
Baking soda
32%
Absorbent powders: Corn starch, silica microspheres
25%
Essential oil or fragrance
0.3%
Ingredient properties
Coconut oil: antibacterial, improves glide
Texturising agents (candelilla wax, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid): to firm up the formula
Active ingredient zinc ricinoleate: helps combat unpleasant odours
Baking soda: neutralises unpleasant odours
Absorbent powders (corn starch, silica microspheres): absorb moisture
Essential oil or fragrance: to scent the deodorant
Step 1
Weigh the texturising agent, zinc ricinoleate and coconut oil into a bowl.
Step 2
Melt in a double boiler.
Step 3
Meanwhile, measure the remaining ingredients in another bowl.
Step 4
Step 5
Knead thoroughly with your fingers until a smooth, homogeneous paste is obtained.
Step 6
Shape the paste into a ball or a disc.
Step 7
Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to harden.
Step 8
Then leave on paper towel at room temperature for 48 hours.
Composition of a natural stick deodorant
Stick base
60 %
Coconut oil
32%
Active ingredient zinc ricinoleate
3%
Corn starch absorbent powder or silica microspheres
5%
Essential oil or fragrance
0.3%
Ingredient properties
Stick base: base of the formula
Coconut oil: to combat bacterial growth and improve glide
Active ingredient zinc ricinoleate: to combat unpleasant odors
Absorbent cornstarch powder or silica microspheres: to absorb moisture
Essential oil or fragrance: to perfume the deodorant
Step 1
Weigh the stick melt and pour base, coconut oil, and zinc ricinoleate in a bowl.
Step 2
Melt in a double boiler, then remove from heat.
Step 3
Immediately add the absorbent powder and essential oil or fragrance, then mix.
Step 4
Using the instructions for the 50 ml stick case, pour the still-liquid mixture into the case.
Note: Reheat the mixture to liquefy it if necessary.
Step 5
Let cool for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and remove from the mold immediately. Carefully remove the lid from the case.
Step 6
Then leave to rest for 12 hours at room temperature before use.
Quick recipe by Aroma-Zone
Coconut & Bicarbonate Deodorant Stick
Organic Coconut Vegetable Oil
25 g
Zinc ricinoleate
1.5 g
Baking soda
20 g
Organic Corn Starch
5 g
Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil
15 drops
Step 1
Melt the zinc ricinoleate in the coconut oil in a bowl over a double boiler until the mixture is clear.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and add the cornstarch and baking soda, then the essential oil, mixing well.
Step 3
Transfer to a small jar.
To use this paste deodorant, take a pea-sized amount of paste and apply to the underarms.
General Characteristics
Dosage
1.5-3% (of the total weight of your preparation)
Soluble in oil
Once melted, when hot
Insoluble in water
Use in homemade cosmetics
Stick, balm, cream & lotion, solid deodorant, stick deodorant, roll-on deodorant
1 scoop 2 ml (levelled*) | 2.1 g |
1 stainless steel spoon TAD (levelled*) | 0.8 g |
1 stainless steel spoon DASH (levelled*) | 0.45 g |
1 spoon 0.5 ml (levelled*) | 0.45 g |
*levelled: spoon filled to the rim, with the excess removed by scraping with a spatula or the back of a knife
2% Zinc ricinoleate | 0.6 g |
3% Zinc ricinoleate | 0.9 g |
2% Zinc ricinoleate | 1.0 g |
3% Zinc ricinoleate | 1.5 g |
2% Zinc ricinoleate | 2.0 g |
3% Zinc ricinoleate | 3.0 g |
Method of obtaining
100% natural origin. Obtained from ricinoleic acid derived from castor oil and zinc oxide of mineral origin.
Function
Deodorant cosmetic active ingredient
INCI Name
Zinc ricinoleate, Aqua (low water content), Mixed tocopherols (plant-based antioxidant), Glycine soja oil (tocopherol carrier oil)
Presentation
Off-white, slightly translucent tablets with a neutral odor, packaged in a recycled PET jar
Find out more
Learn more
Perspiration is a normal, natural and essential function of the body. It helps regulate our body temperature when it becomes too high. Perspiration also plays an important role in regulating excess electrolytes (mineral salts) and eliminating toxins.
Perspiration occurs via the sweat glands, which secrete sweat, and it is intensified in many situations such as physical activity, hot environments, emotions, hormonal changes, etc.
Sweat is initially colourless and odourless. However, perspiration promotes the proliferation of bacteria naturally present on the skin, which feed on the nutrients found in sweat and thrive in a humid environment. It is the breakdown of sweat by these bacteria that causes unpleasant odours.
Zinc ricinoleate works by binding malodorous compounds resulting from this breakdown (such as amines, ammonia compounds, isovaleric acid, sulphur compounds, etc.), thereby neutralising unpleasant odours.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and light and away from any source of heat.
Close the jar tightly after use.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not swallow.
Practical guides and precautions
Precautions for use
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
04105 - zinc ricinoleate 10 g
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) pot
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 75% recycled material.
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
Supplier documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
This really boosts the performance of my homemade deodorant. It's remarkable. I'm removing one star for two reasons: the price compared to other sites, and the melting point, which is actually higher than described. I sometimes wonder if the information is verified and tested, despite the trust I place in Aroma-Zone.
Too bad I can't find it in the Nantes store.
I used it to make a body deodorant. I find it very effective. No more odor.
It does the job, but the beads take a long time to melt in a bain-marie, even in coconut oil.
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