Intradermal injections and topical applications were used. The summary of toxicological testing conducted to date is presented in Table 4 . These toxicological test results indicate an extremely low potential for irritation. For use as a cosmetic material, this is extremely important. While optimum genetic material and agronomic practices are still a few years from realization, the immediate potential for lesquerella oil and its derivatives as raw materials for the cosmetic industry appears very promising.
Studies are underway to improve oil processing technology for optimum quality and yields.
Initial examinations of partially and selective hydrogenated lesquerella oil have produced derivatives with very distinct properties. Formulation work has begun incorporating lesquerella oil into lip care products. Lipstick has been successfully manufactured using lesquerella oil instead of castor oil. Product evaluation will begin in early 1992. Analysis of oil and meal from Lesquerella fendleri seed.