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Castor oil

Ricinus communis oil

Castor oil is a thick plant oil often chosen for a rich, conditioning skin or hair-care feel.

Mottled castor seeds beside a glass dish of thick pale yellow oil.
Castor seeds and the thick pale oil pressed from them.

The texture

Its texture is different from lighter carrier oils, so a little can spread a long way in a suitable preparation.

In our range

A conditioning effect is not the same as proven hair regrowth. Follow the product you have.

Further reading

Castor oil for skin and hair care

For complete ingredients, allergens, suitability and directions, read the current product label. A guide to one ingredient does not describe every possible effect of the finished preparation.

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