Turkey Red Oil

What is it?	Sulfated castor oil—castor oil that’s been treated with sulfuric acid.
Appearance	An orangey-red liquid.
Texture	Viscous and a bit sticky.
Scent	A bit oily but not very strong.
Absorbency Speed	Slow
Solubility	Oil and water.
Why do we use it in recipes?	As a solubilizer and will self-emulsify in water, and will help disperse other oils in water as well.
Do you need it?	No; I’d recommend something newer and less irritating instead.
Strengths	It’s one of the most natural emulsifiers out there.
Weaknesses	It is irritating to the skin in high concentrations.
Alternatives & Substitutions	Polysorbate 80 is a good option. Please read this FAQ for more information.
How to Work with It	Use it to create bath products that emulsify into your bath water, and to emulsify small amounts of oil in larger amounts of water (things like room sprays and hair mists).
Storage & Shelf Life	Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Turkey Red oil should last at least a year.
Tips, Tricks, and Quirks	It is different from castor oil and can’t be used as an alternative for it in anything.
Recommended starter amount	100mL (3.3fl oz)
Where to Buy it	Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.

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