Ingredient

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor Oil)

Ricinus communis

Benefits

Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

Castor oil is a potent cosmetic ingredient, used for thousands of years on the skin and hair.

Castor oil has been used medicinally around the world for 4,000 years, primarily to help skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, burns, and acne. The plants that are usually used to treat these conditions are both antibacterial and soothing. For castor, this is mainly due to ricinoleic acid, an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial fatty acid found in the seeds.

What are the benefits of organic castor oil?

• Moisturises and conditions the skin and hair
• Has antibacterial properties that cleanse the skin and scalp
• Has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the skin and scalp
• Can be mixed with sodium hydroxide (and other oils and butters) to obtain a thick and stable soap base.

Can castor oil help hair grow?

The oil has a solid reputation for helping hair growth, although there’s a lack of scientific evidence to back it up. The common consensus is that castor oil cleanses and soothes the scalp (and chin, and wherever else you wish to grow hair!) so well while helping it retain moisture and balance sebum production, that it allows hair follicles to develop strong and healthy hair.