Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil (Roasted, Thick Conditioning Oil)
Jamaican Black Castor Oil is produced from the same plant as standard Castor Bean Oil, but the seeds are roasted before extraction. This roasting gives the oil its characteristic dark burnt-orange to reddish-brown colour, stronger nutty aroma, and a small amount of ash content compared to the pale, faint-smelling standard oil.
Traditionally used as a hair and scalp treatment, especially for thicker or more curly hair types, this thick oil has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and may help cleanse the scalp of buildup, while also helping repair the appearance of dry, damaged hair and breakages. It forms a protective coating that helps seal in moisture. Individual results vary, and this is a cosmetic ingredient rather than a substitute for medical treatment.
Warm a small amount and massage into scalp and hair, or apply as part of a hot-oil treatment (leave on under a heating cap for around 30 minutes before washing out). For skin, massage a small amount into dry areas. Do not apply near the eyes or on the face. Test small batches to perfect your recipe.
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Roasted.
Safety information: for external use only. Do not use on the face, especially near the eyes. Anyone with a known allergy to Ricinus communis should avoid use, and contact dermatitis, while uncommon, is a documented reaction. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. 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, Roasted |
| Extraction Method | Seeds Roasted Prior to Expeller-Pressing |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Roasted |
| Appearance | Dark Burnt Orange to Reddish-Brown Thick Liquid |
| Aroma | Strong, Nutty, Roasted Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 (Low) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Ricinoleic Acid (approx. 85–92%), plus Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids |
| Available Sizes | 50ml • 100ml • 200ml • 500ml |
| 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; has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and may help cleanse the scalp, particularly for thicker or curlier hair types.
Hot-oil treatment
Warmed and massaged into hair, then left under a heating cap for around 30 minutes before washing out, as a traditional deep-conditioning treatment.
Damaged hair repair
May help repair the appearance of dry, damaged hair and breakages, forming a protective coating that helps seal in moisture.
Skin moisturising
Massaged into dry skin (avoiding the face) as a traditional moisturiser.
Soap making
Valued by soap crafters for the lather and conditioning properties it lends to cold-process soap.
Blends Well With
| Jamaican Black Castor 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 rosemary and lavender in hair and scalp blends. |
About This Oil
| Jamaican Black Castor Oil is a thick, roasted carrier oil rich in ricinoleic acid, prized in traditional hair and scalp care, particularly for thicker or curlier hair types. Its darker colour, stronger aroma and small ash content come from roasting the seeds before pressing. It has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and repair the appearance of damaged hair, though individual results vary; best used diluted with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency, and never on the face. |
For external use only, not intended for ingestion. Do not apply near the eyes or on the face. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. 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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Jamaican Black Castor Oil (Roasted, Thick Conditioning Oil)
Jamaican Black Castor Oil is produced from the same plant as standard Castor Bean Oil, but the seeds are roasted before extraction. This roasting gives the oil its characteristic dark burnt-orange to reddish-brown colour, stronger nutty aroma, and a small amount of ash content compared to the pale, faint-smelling standard oil.
Traditionally used as a hair and scalp treatment, especially for thicker or more curly hair types, this thick oil has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and may help cleanse the scalp of buildup, while also helping repair the appearance of dry, damaged hair and breakages. It forms a protective coating that helps seal in moisture. Individual results vary, and this is a cosmetic ingredient rather than a substitute for medical treatment.
Warm a small amount and massage into scalp and hair, or apply as part of a hot-oil treatment (leave on under a heating cap for around 30 minutes before washing out). For skin, massage a small amount into dry areas. Do not apply near the eyes or on the face. Test small batches to perfect your recipe.
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Roasted.
Safety information: for external use only. Do not use on the face, especially near the eyes. Anyone with a known allergy to Ricinus communis should avoid use, and contact dermatitis, while uncommon, is a documented reaction. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. 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, Roasted |
| Extraction Method | Seeds Roasted Prior to Expeller-Pressing |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Roasted |
| Appearance | Dark Burnt Orange to Reddish-Brown Thick Liquid |
| Aroma | Strong, Nutty, Roasted Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 (Low) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Ricinoleic Acid (approx. 85–92%), plus Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids |
| Available Sizes | 50ml • 100ml • 200ml • 500ml |
| 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; has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and may help cleanse the scalp, particularly for thicker or curlier hair types.
Hot-oil treatment
Warmed and massaged into hair, then left under a heating cap for around 30 minutes before washing out, as a traditional deep-conditioning treatment.
Damaged hair repair
May help repair the appearance of dry, damaged hair and breakages, forming a protective coating that helps seal in moisture.
Skin moisturising
Massaged into dry skin (avoiding the face) as a traditional moisturiser.
Soap making
Valued by soap crafters for the lather and conditioning properties it lends to cold-process soap.
Blends Well With
| Jamaican Black Castor 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 rosemary and lavender in hair and scalp blends. |
About This Oil
| Jamaican Black Castor Oil is a thick, roasted carrier oil rich in ricinoleic acid, prized in traditional hair and scalp care, particularly for thicker or curlier hair types. Its darker colour, stronger aroma and small ash content come from roasting the seeds before pressing. It has been reported to help stimulate hair growth and repair the appearance of damaged hair, though individual results vary; best used diluted with a lighter carrier oil given its thick consistency, and never on the face. |
For external use only, not intended for ingestion. Do not apply near the eyes or on the face. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. 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 |
