Castor Oil 1 Litre

Castor oil is a thick, pale yellow oil from castor seeds — a natural beauty classic — a great base for diluting essential oils. Essential oils are too concentrated to apply straight to the skin, so blend them with an oil like this one before a massage or bath.

The castor plant (Ricinus communis) is native to the Mediterranean and the tropical regions of Africa and India, and now grows in other tropical areas too. Castor oil, sometimes called ricinus oil, is a pale yellow vegetable oil produced by pressing the seeds.

Its main constituents are ricinoleic, oleic, linoleic (omega-6), alpha-linolenic (omega-3), stearic and palmitic acids — making it one of the richest seed oils. It has a thick, distinctive texture and many industrial uses, and in natural beauty it is a true classic — often found in homemade cosmetics, hair care blends and body oils.

How to use castor oil

• as a base for diluting essential oils — for massage, baths and your own fragrance blends,
• for massage — on its own or with a few drops of your favourite essential oil,
• in your everyday body and hand care and hair care — blended with lighter oils,
• as an ingredient in homemade cosmetics — scrubs, balms and body oils.

Capacity: 1 litre.

Caution
For external use. Patch test on a small area of skin before first use. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place, out of reach of children.