Castor oil has an authentic earthy and nutty aroma since the castor beans are roasted. You can compare it to light-roasted peanuts’ aroma. It’s not offensive and fades quickly.
Use topically on the skin and hair or as a base for pure essential oils.
Castor oil has powerful emollient and antimicrobial properties. It is beneficial for dry skin conditions and infections, including acne.
Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it an excellent massage base for treating pain and inflammation.
Moisturizing and nourishing for the skin, and it is often used to treat dry, cracked, or irritated skin. It is also used to help with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Beneficial for the hair and is often used to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, and improve the overall health of the hair.
Antimicrobial properties, which makes it useful for preventing infections and promoting wound healing.
Natural laxative used to relieve constipation and promote regular bowel movements.
Anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it useful for treating conditions such as arthritis and other types of joint pain.
Beneficial for the eyes and is often used to treat conditions such as dry eyes and conjunctivitis.
Antifungal properties, which make it useful for treating fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
Improve the appearance of scars by reducing redness and promoting collagen production.
Rich in linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids protecting skin and hair.
Provides a protective barrier for the skin that can offer protection from conditions such as nappy rash.
Hexane Free.
Add to make your own lotions and creams, castor oil’s moisturising properties will leave your skin soft and hydrated.
Add a small amount to your shampoo to help treat dandruff.
Apply a very small amount of castor oil to the dry ends of your hair to treat split ends.
Use on eyebrows and eyelashes to promote growth but avoid contact with the eyes.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Suitable for external use and in very small amounts, internally as well.
It’s best to do a patch test before using it on a larger area of the skin.
Discontinue use if redness, irritation, or other discomfort occurs.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas,
if contact occurs, rinse well with water.
Castor oil should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding as there is not enough information about its safety in these situations.
Castor oil may interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners, so it is important to speak with a healthcare professional before using it if you are taking any medications.
Some people may be allergic to castor oil, it’s always recommended to do a patch test before using it on a larger area of the skin.
Castor oil is a natural laxative and can cause diarrhoea or stomach cramps if taken in large amounts.
Castor oil should not be taken orally, it is only to be used topically or as a laxative in a very small dose.
A safety review found that the topical application of castor oil irritated the skin of some people with dermatitis and could irritate the eyes.
A safety review found that the topical application of castor oil irritated some people’s skin with dermatitis and could also irritate the eyes in some individuals.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
