Castor Organic Virgin Oil

€ 7,50

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Certified Organic

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Unlock the powerful and restorative benefits of Organic Castor Virgin Oil, extracted from the seeds of Ricinus communis grown in India. This exceptional oil is renowned for its versatility and potency in enhancing beauty and wellness routines.

Product Features:

  • 100% Pure & Organic: Our Castor Virgin Oil is certified organic, ensuring it’s free from synthetic additives and pesticides, delivering pure, natural goodness.
  • Cold-Pressed: Extracted through a cold-press method to retain all the essential nutrients, ensuring the highest quality oil.
  • Thick and Viscous: Offers a rich, thick texture that is deeply nourishing and perfect for intensive treatments.

Benefits:

  • Strengthens Nails: Known for its ability to strengthen nails, making them less prone to breakage and splitting.
  • Accelerates Hair and Eyelash Growth: Promotes faster growth of hair and eyelashes, making them stronger, thicker, and shinier.
  • Regenerates and Repairs: Renowned for its regenerative properties, it helps to repair and rejuvenate problematic and fragile skin.
  • Deeply Nourishing: Provides intense nourishment for damaged and dried hair, leaving it soft, smooth, and healthy.
  • Softens and Conditions: Softens and conditions both skin and hair, promoting a healthy and vibrant appearance.

Usage:

  • Facial Care: Apply a small amount to clean skin as a nightly treatment to soften and repair problematic skin.
  • Body Care: Use as a nourishing body oil, focusing on areas with dry or damaged skin for intense hydration and repair.
  • Hair Care: Massage into the scalp and hair as a deep conditioning treatment, leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing out. It can also be applied to the ends to reduce split ends and add shine.
  • Nail Care: Massage into cuticles and nails to strengthen and hydrate, promoting healthy nail growth.
  • Eyelash and Eyebrow Care: Apply a small amount to eyelashes and eyebrows to promote growth and thickness.

Embrace the strengthening and nourishing properties of Organic Castor Virgin Oil from India. Suitable for all skin and hair types, this versatile oil is an essential addition to your beauty and wellness routine, offering a natural approach to enhancing the health and appearance of your skin, hair, and nails.

Note: For external use only

More information

INCI name: Ricinus communis seed oil*

Botanical name: Ricinus communis

Plant Part: Seeds

Production process: Cold mechanical pressing of the seeds (first pressing).

Origin of the plant: India

Skin type
  • Aging skin
  • Dry skin
  • Oily skin
  • Sensitive
Usage tips

Uses: Cosmetic
In mixture with essential oils, other vegetable oils or oily active ingredients

As a massage base oil

As the fatty phase of an emulsion (cream)
- Regenerating
- Promotes the growth of eyelashes and hair
- Strengthens nails
- Restorative
- Nourishing
- Softening
- Smoothing
- Emollient

Examples of use:
- Hair loss
- Eyelashes
- Nails
- Fragile skin
- Problem skin (pimples, blemishes, skin marks, cracks)
- Dry skins
- Age spots
- Damaged and dry hair

Quality

Quality: Virgin oil, 100% pure and natural, first cold pressing, without any chemical treatment.

Culture: Organic. *100% of the ingredients are from organic farming. Controlled manufacturing process. Characteristics certified by Bureau Veritas Certification – 92046 PARIS LA DEFENSE according to the I-305 standard “organic cosmetic products and ecological cosmetic products” available on www.bureauveritas.fr/besoin/certification-i-305

Appearance: Clear liquid

Color: Colorless to yellow

Odor: Slightly odorous

Density: 0.952 - 0.965

Saponification index: 176 - 187

Oxidative potential: Not very sensitive to oxidation. Store away from air, light and heat.

Certification

- Cosmebio France certified (Cosmos Organic)
- 100% natural product
- Cosmetic quality
- Not tested on animals
- Raw materials that comply with environmental standards
- Without petrochemical material
We favor small producers, artisans and fair trade

Packaging & storage

Store in a cool place, away from air and light.

Storage (DLUO): 12 months after opening

Packaging: amber glass bottle (50ml) / amber PET plastic and black service cap (100ml, 200ml and eco-refill 500ml) recyclable and reusable

Label made from paper from sustainably managed forests (FSC)

Volume

50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml

A little History

CLEOPATRA'S MAKEUP REMOVER AND "HAIR" OIL
Cultivated very early in Egypt and used since antiquity by Cleopatra as a make-up remover, Castor oil (also called "Kiki" in Egypt) is astonishing for its properties. Its oil enriched with more than 86% ricinoleic acid has been renowned for a quarter of a century for its multiple virtues. Known to be a very good purifier, soothing skin fire, Castor oil is also widely used in cosmetics to take care of eyelashes, hair and nails. Formerly present in our grandmothers' lipsticks, Castor oil is today substituted by other oils, often mineral, but which go rancid less quickly. Almost odorless and colorless, its viscous texture however prevents it from being used on large areas.

Suitable Skin Types for Castor Oil:

Castor oil is versatile and beneficial for various skin types, but its thick consistency and potent properties mean it’s best suited for specific needs and conditions. Here’s a breakdown of how castor oil interacts with different skin types:

Dry Skin:

Benefits: Castor oil provides deep hydration and helps retain moisture. Its thick, viscous nature creates a protective barrier on the skin, preventing water loss.

Usage: Apply a small amount directly to dry areas or mix with a lighter carrier oil to ease application.

Mature Skin:

Benefits: Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, castor oil helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a youthful complexion.

Usage: Use as a nighttime treatment or mix with your favorite anti-aging serum for enhanced benefits.

Problematic Skin (Eczema, Psoriasis):

Benefits: Castor oil’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe and heal irritated skin. It can help reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with these conditions.

Usage: Apply a thin layer to affected areas and gently massage it in. Use regularly to maintain skin health.

Combination Skin:

Benefits: Helps balance oil production while providing necessary hydration to dry areas.

Usage: Use sparingly on oilier areas and more generously on dry patches. It can be mixed with lighter oils for a balanced approach.

Sensitive Skin:

Benefits: Its soothing properties can calm irritated and sensitive skin, helping to reduce redness and inflammation.

Usage: Patch test before regular use to ensure there are no adverse reactions. Use in diluted form if necessary.

Precautions for Use:

Oily and Acne-Prone Skin:

Considerations: Castor oil is comedogenic (can clog pores) and may not be suitable for acne-prone skin as it can exacerbate breakouts.

Alternative Use: If you wish to use castor oil, try blending it with non-comedogenic oils (like jojoba oil) to reduce the risk of clogging pores and always perform a patch test first.

General Tips:

Patch Test: Always conduct a patch test on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions or sensitivity before applying it more widely.

Application: Due to its thick consistency, it’s often best to mix castor oil with lighter carrier oils (like jojoba, almond, or coconut oil) for easier application and absorption.

Usage Frequency: Start with a small amount and gradually increase usage as your skin adjusts. It can be used as a spot treatment or incorporated into a daily skincare routine depending on your skin's needs.

By understanding your skin type and the unique benefits of castor oil, you can effectively incorporate this nourishing oil into your skincare regimen to promote healthier, more radiant skin.