Amina's Organic Castor Face Oil 30Ml

Organic castor oil is extracted by cold pressing from the castor beans. Our organic castor oil is 100% pure and hexane free.

It is yellow in colour and has a neutral scent. Our organic castor oil is certified organic by the Soil Association. We are inspected annually to make sure we comply with their strict regulations.

Origin and History
Castor oil was first discovered in 4000 BC in Egyptian tombs. The Egyptians used it in embalming practice and oil lit lamps.

Castor oil has also been used in cosmetics for hair, skin and nails. Ancient Greeks and Romans used the oil in medicine but also to whiten skin and promote hair growth.

Today castor oil is a prominent carrier oil in cosmetic products for both skin and hair.

Organic castor oil for skin
Castor oil has a comedogenic rating of 1 which means it is very unlikely to clog pores. It is suitable for all skin types including oily skin, acne prone skin and dry skin.

It is commonly used to help promote eyelash growth and eyebrow growth. However, these benefits have not been scientifically proven.

When castor oil is great in cold process soap making as it adds creaminess, conditioning and bubbling to the soap bar