R 40.00
Our cold-pressed, hexane-free Castor Oil is a rich, versatile vegetable oil used in haircare, skincare, soapmaking, massage and traditional wellness routines.
Naturally thick and deeply emollient, Castor Oil is popular for sealing in moisture, conditioning dry or brittle hair, softening dry skin and adding richness to cosmetic formulations. Soapmakers also value it for the creamy, stable lather it helps create.
Castor Oil is pressed from the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus communis.
Our Castor Oil is cold-pressed without the use of hexane, giving you a pure, simple oil with its naturally rich texture intact.
It is naturally high in ricinoleic acid, the fatty acid largely responsible for its distinctive viscosity and many of the characteristics that make Castor Oil so useful in haircare, skincare and soapmaking.
Castor Oil has long been popular in natural haircare, particularly for dry hair, scalp oils, protective styles, edges, beard oils and conditioning treatments.
It is commonly used to help condition the hair, reduce moisture loss and support softer, healthier-looking hair.
For skin, Castor Oil is well suited to dry or rough areas and can be used in balms, salves, cleansing oils, body oils and other anhydrous formulations.
Because it is naturally thick, it can also be blended with lighter Carrier Oils such as Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Sweet Almond Oil for a more spreadable texture.
Castor Oil has a long history of use in traditional wellness routines and is popularly used in massage and castor oil packs. Its rich texture makes it suitable for slow, nourishing massage, and it is often used on tired, stiff or aching areas as part of a self-care routine.
For more on the traditional uses of this versatile oil, read our Castor Oil – What’s the Fuss? blog post.
Castor Oil is a useful addition to both cold-process and hot-process soap.
It is particularly valued for helping to create a rich, creamy and stable lather. It is usually used as part of an oil blend rather than as the main oil in a soap recipe.
It pairs well with soapmaking oils such as Coconut Oil and Olive Oil.
A quick way to use Castor Oil is in a simple lip balm.
You will need:
Gently melt the beeswax and Shea Butter together. Remove from the heat, stir in the Castor Oil and pour into clean lip balm pots or tubes.
Allow to cool completely before closing.
This creates a rich, glossy balm with good slip. For a softer balm, reduce the beeswax slightly; for a firmer balm, increase it.
Botanical name: Ricinus communis
INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Extraction method: Cold-pressed
Hexane free: Yes
Texture: Thick and viscous
Suitable for: Haircare, skincare, soapmaking, massage and cosmetic formulations
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Yes. Our Castor Oil is cold-pressed and hexane free, meaning it is mechanically extracted without the use of hexane as an extraction solvent.
Yes. Castor Oil is widely used in scalp oils, hot-oil treatments, beard oils and conditioning blends. Because it is naturally thick, many people prefer to combine it with a lighter oil such as Grapeseed Oil.
Yes. Castor Oil is a rich emollient and is popular for dry and rough skin. It can be used on its own in small amounts or incorporated into balms, body oils, cleansing oils and other skincare formulations.
Yes. Its rich texture gives Castor Oil good slip for massage. It is also traditionally used in castor oil packs and wellness routines, particularly on tired or aching areas.
Castor Oil helps create a rich, creamy and stable lather in handmade soap. It is usually used as part of a balanced oil blend rather than as the main soapmaking oil.
Yes. Castor Oil blends well with lighter Carrier Oils. Grapeseed Oil is a good option when you want to reduce the heaviness and create a lighter-feeling blend.
Yes. Isivuno Naturals supplies Castor Oil to DIY makers, and businesses, with larger pack sizes available for production use.
Check out how you can incorporate cold-pressed hexane-free castor oil in your everyday and DIY routine here.
