Commendable Castor oil, exceptional in its thick viscosity, is cold pressed from the bean of Ricinus communis plants. Ancient civilizations across the earth—from Egypt and India to China and Persia— revered it for its ability to soothe and heal, making it an integral part of apothecaries for body care and beauty.
A Closer Look at Castor Oil's Benefits
Castor oil is a talented triglyceride composed primarily of rare ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-conditioning properties. This remarkable composition gives castor oil a wide range of skin-soothing benefits:
Our clarifying Castor Oil is cold-pressed from heirloom seeds grown in organic, mineral-rich red soil. This ensures a truly authentic and potent oil, free of bleaching and other harsh processing methods. Its thick, viscous texture is perfect for deep massages, hair treatments, and creating nourishing Castor Oil packs.
Castor Oil Combos: Enhanced Benefits and Application
When activated with essential oils, quenching Castor Oil sinks into skin faster, feels less sticky, and keeps the Castor at its best. Enjoy the pure performance and upgraded effectiveness of classic castor with these simple Castor Oil Combos:
Castor + Frankincense
The combination of skin satiating Frankincense and Castor Oil quenches dryness with decadence and an otherworldly glow. Dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Castor + Rose Otto
The Rose Queen slips into Castor Oil’s emollient scene to silken, scent, and strengthen skin like a dream. Moisturize skin and dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Castor + Rosemary
Rosemary’s verve saturates Castor Oil’s viscosity to enhance absorption as it seeps into skin and scalp. Massage into hair and scalp. Dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Ways to Work with Castor Oil
Castor is super easy to use. Just dab it on, rub it in with a deep massage, or roll onto the skin to lubricate, hydrate, and nourish super dry areas, such as:
Due to its thickness, Castor Oil is more easily absorbed when applied to damp skin and it is even easier to apply over a Best Skin Ever or serum. It is also lovely in combination with a DewDab. Simply apply drops of DewDab neat, and then apply an occlusive layer of Castor Oil with an Ozonated DewDab Balm.
Complexions graced with Castor Oil feel replenished and renewed, enveloped in its skin-conditioning and satiating embrace.
How to Make a Castor Oil Pack
Gather your supplies: Mason jar, organic Castor Oil, cotton flannel, a thicker towel or plastic protective barrier to cover the cotton flannel, and a hot water bottle or an infrared heating pad. There are tons of options on Etsy for cotton flannel and leak-proof washable backing for creating packs for the thyroid, belly, etc.
A Closer Look at Castor Oil's BenefitsCastor oil is a talented triglyceride composed primarily of rare ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-conditioning properties. This remarkable composition gives castor oil a wide range of skin-soothing benefits:
- Skin Savior: Castor oil deeply penetrates the skin, helping to balance moisture levels, soothe irritation, and reduce the appearance of scars, blemishes, and stretch marks.
- Hair Hero: Castor oil is renowned for promoting hair growth and strengthening hair follicles. It can be applied to the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes to encourage healthy, lustrous growth.
- Lymphatic Support: Castor oil's unique properties make it a valuable tool for supporting lymphatic drainage and detoxification. Castor oil packs applied to the abdomen or other areas of the body can stimulate circulation and promote the elimination of toxins.
- Digestive Soother: Castor oil has traditionally been used to support digestive health and relieve constipation.
Our clarifying Castor Oil is cold-pressed from heirloom seeds grown in organic, mineral-rich red soil. This ensures a truly authentic and potent oil, free of bleaching and other harsh processing methods. Its thick, viscous texture is perfect for deep massages, hair treatments, and creating nourishing Castor Oil packs.
Castor Oil Combos: Enhanced Benefits and ApplicationWhen activated with essential oils, quenching Castor Oil sinks into skin faster, feels less sticky, and keeps the Castor at its best. Enjoy the pure performance and upgraded effectiveness of classic castor with these simple Castor Oil Combos:
Castor + Frankincense
The combination of skin satiating Frankincense and Castor Oil quenches dryness with decadence and an otherworldly glow. Dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Castor + Rose Otto
The Rose Queen slips into Castor Oil’s emollient scene to silken, scent, and strengthen skin like a dream. Moisturize skin and dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Castor + Rosemary
Rosemary’s verve saturates Castor Oil’s viscosity to enhance absorption as it seeps into skin and scalp. Massage into hair and scalp. Dab upon pigmented patches and blemishes, slide on for deep facial massages, and roll-on to brows and lashes.
Ways to Work with Castor Oil
Castor is super easy to use. Just dab it on, rub it in with a deep massage, or roll onto the skin to lubricate, hydrate, and nourish super dry areas, such as:
- Hyperpigmentation patches
- Scalp
- Hands
- Heels
- Belly button
- Elbows
- Eyebrows
- Lashes
- Under eyes
- Eyelids
- Neck
- Décolleté
Due to its thickness, Castor Oil is more easily absorbed when applied to damp skin and it is even easier to apply over a Best Skin Ever or serum. It is also lovely in combination with a DewDab. Simply apply drops of DewDab neat, and then apply an occlusive layer of Castor Oil with an Ozonated DewDab Balm.Complexions graced with Castor Oil feel replenished and renewed, enveloped in its skin-conditioning and satiating embrace.
How to Make a Castor Oil Pack
Gather your supplies: Mason jar, organic Castor Oil, cotton flannel, a thicker towel or plastic protective barrier to cover the cotton flannel, and a hot water bottle or an infrared heating pad. There are tons of options on Etsy for cotton flannel and leak-proof washable backing for creating packs for the thyroid, belly, etc.
- Cut the flannel into three strips sized to suit the area of the body you are covering, and soak the flannel in castor oil in the Mason jar. Shake the jar every so often to soak all areas of the cloth
- Create the time and space to relax with a pack for at least an hour, or set up for overnight. Castor oil stains so set up the area with older towels or wear older clothes.
- Place the soaked cloth strips over the area to treat. Cover with the plastic or protective barrier, and apply the heat source. Relax for an hour or more as the castor works its magic.
- Wash the flannel strips in natural laundry soap with baking soda to remove the Castor Oil. Put clean flannel strips in the Mason jar to soak, and store it in the fridge until you are ready for another pack.