Castor Oil

What is castor oil?

Castor oil is a viscous yellow-coloured oil with a neutral scent, commonly used in recipes for soap, and skin and hair treatments. Castor oil has an unusual fatty acid profile, and is a valuable ingredient to any natural skincare recipe. 

Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, a native to tropical areas of Asia and Africa. The oil is usually extracted from the seeds before going through the heating process. This heating process deactivates the toxic enzymes within the oil, allowing it to be used safely. 

Our castor oil is 100% pure and hexane free.

What is castor oil used for?

Castor oil is a great oil for hydrating skin and hair. It has a low comedogenic rating of 1, meaning it is unlikely to clog pored and can be used for all skin types including oily skin, dry skin, acne prone skin and irritated skin.

Castor oil is very versatile and can be used in a range of cosmetic products like soap, conditioners, hair growth oils, massage oil, scalp treatments, moisturisers and more. It is a great oil in hair treatments and improving scalp health, as it is one of the few oils that seems to suit treatments aimed at any hair type. It can also be used as a natural moisturiser, due to its amazing moisturising benefits.

How to make your own hair treatment with castor oil

Ingredients

• Castor oil 100ml

• Macadamia nut oil 100ml

• Hemp oil 10ml

• Neem oil 10ml

Method

1. Weigh your castor oil, amla oil, hemp and neem oil in a bowl.

2. Mix the oils together until fully combined.

3. Now pour the mixture into a bottle and apply to your hair!

FAQ’s

What is the INCI name for castor oil?

The INCI name for castor oil is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.

Where does our castor oil originate from?

Our castor oil originates from India.