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
Capsules avoid the strong taste and oily texture of liquid castor oil and give a small, defined amount per piece.
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.
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.
The oil can be applied before washing or to dry ends — the key is to adjust the amount to your hair type. For fine hair it is especially important to start with the smallest amount.
Apply a very small amount to clean, dry skin or cuticles and spread it until it feels like a thin film. Because of its thick texture, the oil is best used on specific spots or in the evening.
