Castor oil
Castor oil is a thick vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis); in cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. This selection includes cosmetic castor oil in 25, 100 and 250 ml bottles, edible castor oil (50 ml) and products containing castor oil: hair and scalp oils, a hair serum, shampoos and a cream-gel for the skin.
In the catalogue: Hair oils, Hair care.
Related selections: Burdock oil.
Questions and answers about these products
This oil is very viscous and forms a protective film, making it potentially too occlusive for regular facial application, especially for those with reactive or congestion-prone skin.
Understand the pre-shampoo ritual: a step-by-step guide on timing, application, and washing, with advice on adapting to your hair type and schedule.
This oil can be applied to very dry facial skin, like around the mouth or on flaky patches, but requires caution and a patch test due to its thickness.
Use caution if your scalp reacts easily, because the formula includes rosemary oil and is likely to have a fragranced cosmetic feel. Stop using it if irritation appears.
Castor oil is intended for short-term use — no more than 3 days in a row, not for continuous use. Follow the dosage and instructions on the pack.
