Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a thick, nutrient-dense carrier oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). A long-standing favourite in natural skincare and haircare, Castor Oil is renowned for its deeply moisturizing, soothing, and conditioning properties — making it one of the most versatile ingredients in any formulator’s toolkit.

At Organicsbyjumira, we supply pure, high-quality Castor Oil that retains its full natural profile of fatty acids and nutrients, giving your formulations the performance your customers expect.

Skin Benefits of Castor Oil

Castor Oil is exceptionally rich in ricinoleic acid, a unique omega-9 fatty acid that gives it powerful moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It forms a protective barrier on the skin that locks in moisture, making it especially beneficial for dry, flaky, and irritated skin. Regular use helps improve skin elasticity, soften rough patches, and soothe conditions such as dryness and inflammation. Its emollient nature leaves skin feeling supple, smooth, and deeply nourished.

Hair & Scalp Benefits of Castor Oil

Beyond skincare, Castor Oil is a hero ingredient in hair care. It coats the hair shaft to reduce breakage, adds shine, and helps retain moisture in both the hair and scalp. It is widely used in edge control products, hair growth serums, scalp treatments, and deep conditioning masks — making it a must-have for natural hair formulations.

Recommended Usage Rate

Castor Oil is recommended at a usage rate of 1% – 20% in skincare and haircare formulations. Due to its thick consistency, it is often blended with lighter carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond, or argan oil to improve spreadability and skin feel. Higher concentrations are ideal for balms, lip products, and hair treatments where a richer texture is desired.

Texture, Aroma & Solubility

Castor Oil has a thick, viscous consistency with a pale yellow colour and a mild, characteristic natural aroma. It is oil-soluble and best incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Its high viscosity makes it an excellent thickening agent in balms, salves, and ointments.

Formulation Applications

Castor Oil is incredibly versatile and works well across a wide range of products including lip balms and lip glosses, body lotions and creams, facial moisturizers, hair growth serums, scalp oils, eyebrow and eyelash serums, cuticle oils, healing balms, and baby skincare products.

Product Details

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Texture: Thick, viscous

Colour: Pale yellow

Solubility: Oil soluble

Recommended Usage Rate: 1% – 20%

Suitable Skin Types: All skin types, especially dry, sensitive, and mature skin

Applications: Lip balms, body lotions, hair serums, scalp treatments, healing balms, cuticle oils, and baby care