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Essentially Natural Castor Oil - Cold Pressed

Essentially Natural Castor Oil - Cold Pressed

R 29.00
R 29.00
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INCI: Ricinus communis seed oil

Essentially Natural Castor Oil is a thick, cold pressed, hexane-free plant oil used in cosmetic skin and hair care. It is valued for its naturally viscous texture, which gives blends extra slip, body, and a more cushioning feel than lighter carrier oils. Castor oil is often used neat on targeted dry areas or blended with lighter oils for easier spread across skin and hair. It is best understood as a rich cosmetic carrier rather than a fast-absorbing finish oil.

♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock castor oil because it brings a very specific richness that many lighter oils cannot match. It is especially useful in hair oils, balms, soaps, and targeted dry-area blends, and it gives makers a dependable thickening carrier that works across many classic formulations.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
  • Common Name: Castor Oil
  • Part Used: Seed
  • Country Of Origin: India
  • Form: Thick, pale yellow oil
  • Solubility: Oil soluble (not water soluble)
  • Ingredients: 100% pure castor oil (Ricinus communis)
  • Storage: Store away from heat and direct sunlight
  • Hair oil blends for shine and softness
  • Targeted moisturising on very dry-feeling areas
  • Balms and richer oil blends
  • Soaps, creams, and massage oils
  • Adding thickness and slip to cosmetic formulas

    Castor Oil Is For:

  • Hair routines that enjoy richer oils
  • Balms and blends that need more body and slip
  • Dry-area applications such as elbows, knees, and heels
  • Formulation work that calls for a thick carrier oil

    • Castor Oil Is Not For:

  • Fast-absorbing oil finishes
  • Water-based formulations without an emulsifier
  • Very light facial oil textures
  • As a Hair Oil: Apply a small amount to the ends, or blend with lighter oils for easier spread.
  • As a Targeted Skin Oil: Massage a small amount into dry-feeling areas.
  • As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Use in the oil phase of creams, balms, massage oils, and soaps.
  • Processing Tip: Blend with lighter carrier oils when a less heavy finish is preferred.
  • For external use only
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Patch test before first use
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • Store away from heat and direct sunlight
  • Recommended for cosmetic use only

Q: Why is castor oil so thick?
A: Its fatty acid profile gives it a naturally viscous texture and a high-slip feel.

Q: Can I blend castor oil with other oils?
A: Yes. It is often combined with lighter oils to improve spread and soften the overall feel.

Q: Is castor oil water soluble?
A: No. Like other carrier oils, it is oil soluble and needs suitable formulation support in water-based products.

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