Castor Bean Oil - Hexane Free
Castor Bean Oil - Hexane Free
Castor Bean Oil (Hexane-Free, Thick Conditioning Oil)
Castor Bean Oil is a thick, pale, expeller-pressed oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant without the use of solvents like hexane. Its unusual fatty acid profile — dominated by ricinoleic acid — gives it a rich, humectant-like quality that has made it a long-standing staple in traditional skin and hair care, as well as in balms, soaps and cosmetic formulations.
Its low molecular weight lets it penetrate easily, while its thick, glossy texture makes it a popular addition to lip balms, soaps and hair oil blends. With a comedogenic rating of 1, it is generally well suited to most skin types when blended with lighter carrier oils.
Apply a few drops directly to skin or hair, massaging gently until absorbed — often blended with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency. For formulations, blend into balms, soaps or hair treatments. This product is intended for external use only and is not intended for ingestion.
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil.
Safety information: generally well tolerated on normal skin, though anyone with a known allergy to Ricinus communis should avoid use, and contact dermatitis, while uncommon, is a documented reaction. This product is for external use only and is not intended for ingestion. A patch test is recommended before first use — see the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement in the Product Documents section below for full detail.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil |
| Extraction Method | Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow, Thick Liquid |
| Aroma | Faint, Characteristic Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 (Low) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Ricinoleic Acid (approx. 85–92%), plus Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids |
| Packaging | 100ml–200ml in Amber Glass Bottle; 500ml and Larger in Plastic |
| Available Sizes | 100ml • 200ml • 500ml • 1ltr • 2ltr • 4ltr |
| Vegan Status | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf Life | Typically 12–18 months; store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight |
Uses ▼
Hair & scalp conditioning
Massaged into the scalp or through the lengths, often blended with a lighter carrier oil, as a traditional deep-conditioning hair oil treatment.
Lash & brow conditioning
A small amount brushed through lashes or brows is a traditional way this thick, glossy oil is used.
Lip & balm formulations
Its glossy texture and viscosity make it a popular addition to lip balms and lipsticks, helping prevent feathering and adding shine.
Soap making
Valued by soap crafters for the lather and conditioning properties it lends to cold-process soap.
Skin softening
Blended with a lighter carrier oil, it helps soften and condition dry skin as part of a balm or massage blend.
Blends Well With
| Castor Bean Oil blends well with lighter carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond and coconut oil to balance its thick consistency, and pairs particularly well with essential oils like lavender and rosemary in hair and scalp blends. |
About This Oil
| Castor Bean Oil is a thick, expeller-pressed, hexane-free carrier oil rich in ricinoleic acid. Prized for centuries in traditional skin and hair care, it's a versatile addition to balms, soaps, lip products and hair oil blends, best used diluted with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency. |
For external use only, not intended for ingestion. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly for sensitive skin.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETINGREDIENT & ALLERGEN STATEMENT |
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Castor Bean Oil (Hexane-Free, Thick Conditioning Oil)
Castor Bean Oil is a thick, pale, expeller-pressed oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant without the use of solvents like hexane. Its unusual fatty acid profile — dominated by ricinoleic acid — gives it a rich, humectant-like quality that has made it a long-standing staple in traditional skin and hair care, as well as in balms, soaps and cosmetic formulations.
Its low molecular weight lets it penetrate easily, while its thick, glossy texture makes it a popular addition to lip balms, soaps and hair oil blends. With a comedogenic rating of 1, it is generally well suited to most skin types when blended with lighter carrier oils.
Apply a few drops directly to skin or hair, massaging gently until absorbed — often blended with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency. For formulations, blend into balms, soaps or hair treatments. This product is intended for external use only and is not intended for ingestion.
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil.
Safety information: generally well tolerated on normal skin, though anyone with a known allergy to Ricinus communis should avoid use, and contact dermatitis, while uncommon, is a documented reaction. This product is for external use only and is not intended for ingestion. A patch test is recommended before first use — see the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement in the Product Documents section below for full detail.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil |
| Extraction Method | Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Expeller-Pressed, Hexane-Free |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow, Thick Liquid |
| Aroma | Faint, Characteristic Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 (Low) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Ricinoleic Acid (approx. 85–92%), plus Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids |
| Packaging | 100ml–200ml in Amber Glass Bottle; 500ml and Larger in Plastic |
| Available Sizes | 100ml • 200ml • 500ml • 1ltr • 2ltr • 4ltr |
| Vegan Status | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf Life | Typically 12–18 months; store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight |
Uses ▼
Hair & scalp conditioning
Massaged into the scalp or through the lengths, often blended with a lighter carrier oil, as a traditional deep-conditioning hair oil treatment.
Lash & brow conditioning
A small amount brushed through lashes or brows is a traditional way this thick, glossy oil is used.
Lip & balm formulations
Its glossy texture and viscosity make it a popular addition to lip balms and lipsticks, helping prevent feathering and adding shine.
Soap making
Valued by soap crafters for the lather and conditioning properties it lends to cold-process soap.
Skin softening
Blended with a lighter carrier oil, it helps soften and condition dry skin as part of a balm or massage blend.
Blends Well With
| Castor Bean Oil blends well with lighter carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond and coconut oil to balance its thick consistency, and pairs particularly well with essential oils like lavender and rosemary in hair and scalp blends. |
About This Oil
| Castor Bean Oil is a thick, expeller-pressed, hexane-free carrier oil rich in ricinoleic acid. Prized for centuries in traditional skin and hair care, it's a versatile addition to balms, soaps, lip products and hair oil blends, best used diluted with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency. |
For external use only, not intended for ingestion. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly for sensitive skin.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETINGREDIENT & ALLERGEN STATEMENT |
