Cold-Pressed Castor Oil

Our Cold-Pressed Castor Oil is 100% pure, cold-pressed and hexane-free castor oil, with nothing added. Castor oil is pressed from the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus Communis, and it is naturally thick and rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that gives it its moisturizing feel. It is used on the hair, scalp, skin, nails, eyelashes and eyebrows. It comes in 1 oz. and 8 oz. sizes.

Cold pressed castor oil is a thick, rich, multipurpose oil that seals in moisture. On hair, it adds slip and shine to dry ends and moisturizes a dry-feeling scalp. On skin, it softens dry, mature skin, rough heels, cuticles and lips. On lashes and brows, it conditions the hairs so they look glossier and fuller. Because it is so thick, many people mix it with a lighter oil, such as our Jojoba Oil.

It comes down to how the oil is taken from the seed. Cold pressed castor oil is pressed out without chemical solvents, while some castor oils are extracted with a solvent called hexane. Our Cold-Pressed Castor Oil is cold-pressed and hexane free, with one ingredient on the label and nothing added.

Apply a few drops of the Cold-Pressed Castor Oil to your scalp and massage gently for 2 to 3 minutes, then smooth any extra over the lengths. Leave it on for at least 1 hour, or overnight, and wash it out with a mild shampoo; you may need to shampoo twice because it is thick. Use it 2 to 3 times a week, and mix it with jojoba or coconut oil for a lighter feel. Castor oil cannot change how your hair grows, but it can make hair look fuller and shinier.

Yes, with care. Dip a clean spoolie or cotton swab into the Cold-Pressed Castor Oil and lightly coat your lashes and brows before bed, then rinse in the morning. It conditions the hairs, so they look glossier and fuller. Use only a tiny amount near your eyes, keep it out of the eyes themselves and remove contact lenses first. If your eyes or eyelids feel irritated, stop using it. Castor oil cannot change how lashes or brows grow.

Yes. Apply a few drops of the Cold-Pressed Castor Oil to clean, slightly damp skin and massage gently, as a night oil or on dry patches. Because it is thick, a little goes a long way, and many people mix it with a lighter oil, like rosehip or our Jojoba Oil, for a smoother feel. It also works as an oil cleanser to remove makeup. Try it on a small area first, and stop using it if irritation occurs.

A castor oil pack is a soft cotton cloth soaked in castor oil, like our Cold-Pressed Castor Oil, placed on the skin and covered, often with gentle warmth. To make one, soak the cloth, place it on the abdomen, knees or elbows, cover it with plastic wrap and add a warm heating pad for 45 to 60 minutes, then wipe off the extra oil. Many people enjoy it as a relaxing self-care ritual. Do not use it on broken skin, and ask your doctor first if you are pregnant or have a health condition.

Yes, and it is one of the most popular blends. The Cold-Pressed Castor Oil is thick and rich, while jojoba oil is light and absorbs quickly, so mixing them makes castor oil easier to spread on the scalp, hair ends, skin, brows and cuticles. Start with about equal parts, or more jojoba for a lighter feel, and mix a small amount in your palm or a clean bottle. Our Jojoba Oil & Castor Oil 1 oz. Duo includes both.

Yes. The Cold-Pressed Castor Oil contains only one ingredient: cold-pressed castor oil, 100% pure and hexane-free. Cold-pressing extracts the oil without heat or chemical solvents, which helps keep its natural fatty acids. There are no added fragrances, preservatives, colors or fillers. It is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, never tested on animals. It comes in a 1 oz. size, handy for lashes, brows and travel, and an 8 oz. size for hair and body. It is made in the USA by Just Nutritive, a family-owned company making natural hair and skin care since 2007.

The 1 oz size comes in a glass bottle with a dropper, handy for measuring a few drops for your face, lashes and brows, and easy to travel with. The 8 oz size comes in a plastic bottle with a disc cap, made for bigger jobs like hair, body care and castor oil packs.

Yes. Massage a small amount of the Cold-Pressed Castor Oil into your nails and cuticles before bed. It softens dry, rough cuticles and helps nails look stronger and shinier over time. For an extra boost, mix in a drop of Vitamin E oil. Castor oil also makes a simple overnight lip treatment, and a single drop smoothed over the ends of your hair helps tame flyaways.

Yes. The Cold-Pressed Castor Oil is a rich moisturizer that helps hold water in the skin, so it is a good choice for very dry areas like elbows, knees, heels and hands. Apply it to damp skin right after a shower and massage it in, or mix it with a lighter oil or your body lotion for easier spreading. Because it is thick, use only a small amount. Try it on a small area first if your skin is sensitive.

Castor oil is very thick, so on its own it can feel heavy or sticky, and it can take two shampoos to wash out of hair. Use a small amount and mix it with a lighter oil, like jojoba, for an easier feel. Try it on a small area first, keep it out of your eyes, avoid broken skin and stop if irritation occurs. If you are pregnant or have a health condition, ask your doctor before using castor oil packs.