Castor Oil

What is castor oil?

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

The oil is extracted from the Ricinus communis plant, a native to tropical areas of Asia and Africa. Castor oil contains a high concentration of ricinoleic acid, which makes up nearly 90% of its fatty acid profile. It then goes through the heating process which deactivates the toxic enzymes, allowing it to be used safely.

Our castor oil is 100% pure, hexane free and it is not food grade.

What are castor oil benefits and uses?

Castor oil is great 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 and irritated skin.

It is very versatile and can be used in a range of cosmetic products like soap, conditioners, hair growth treatments, scalp treatments, moisturisers and more. It is great in hair treatments and improving scalp health, as it 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

Ingredients

• Castor oil 100ml
• Macadamia nut oil 100ml
• Hemp oil 10ml
• Neem oil 10ml

Method

1. Weigh all of the oils into a bowl.
2. Mix everything 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 is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.

Where does our castor oil originate from?

Our castor oil originates from India.