Castor oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It is a pale yellow liquid with a viscous texture and a faint, mild aroma. Castor is one of the oldest cultivated crops and it originates in tropical East Africa. Castor oil is known to consist of a complex rich mix of fatty acids  (90% ricinoleic, 4% linoleic, 3% oleic, 1% stearic, and less than 1% linolenic).

Thanks to its composition, Castor oil works well as a moisturizing agent and can be found as an ingredient in many formulations of conditioners and shampoos. Castor oil has been known for many years for having  a potential benefit in the growth of  healthy hair and this is could be because it helps to moisturize scalp and hair, stimulates circulation, allowing oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to the hair follicles.

Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid (a monounsaturated fatty acid) which is very beneficial  to moisturize the skin by preventing or reducing water loss through the outer layer of the ski

Many people use castor oil as a natural hair treatment, thanks to its  moisturizing properties: moisturizing of  of the scalp help lubricate the hair shaft, increasing flexibility and decreasing the chance of breakage. Many people regularly use castor oil as part of their hair care routine since its could help promote hair health, stimulates hair growth, or reduces hair loss. Castor oil is also commonly used as a potential treatment for dandruff, a common scalp condition characterized by dry, flaky skin on the head. 

Our Castor Oil is cold pressed extracted and unrefined to keep all the natural properties of original the plant seeds.  

WARNING: Before you apply castor oil, do a skin patch test first. Apply a small amount of the oil to a section on your arm and leave it for 24 hours. If you don’t see any reactions, the oil should be safe to use.