Castor Oil - Pure Natural Base Carrier Oil

• Botanical Name: Ricinus Communis
• Extraction method: Cold Pressed, Hexane-Free
• Colour: Light Yellow
• Status: Refined, BP grade

If you’re searching for a versatile carrier oil, this is it. Pure and cold pressed castor oil from N-Essentials is the best carrier oil for a wide array of uses, from hair care to DIY home crafts. Castor carrier oil also makes a great skincare gift and can be used with different essential oils for a range of beauty routines. 

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What is Castor Oil? 

Castor oil is a carrier oil that is light yellow and is crafted using a cold-pressing method. It is a versatile and valuable addition to any collection of natural oils, particularly when used as a carrier oil. 

Extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, castor oil boasts a thick, viscous texture and a faint, mild aroma. Carrier oils like castor oil play a crucial role in diluting potent essential oils, allowing for safer and more comfortable topical application. 

Incorporating castor oil as a carrier oil in your collection provides an excellent base for blending essential oils, ensuring you can create customised blends tailored to your individual preferences and needs. This versatile and popular oil offers various benefits and uses in DIY self-care projects, making it a popular choice in the world of natural beauty.

Castor Oil Uses and Benefits

Since pure and cold pressed castor oil is such a versatile carrier oil, you can use it in many different ways, including:

Castor Oil for Skin Care and Makeup Routines

When used correctly, castor oil can help to improve the appearance of skin by giving it a pleasant shine. Whether you add it to your skin care routine or integrate it into your complexion makeup products is completely up to you!

For DIY skin care, we recommend mixing in one or two drops of castor oil with your favourite moisturiser. Don’t add too much, as this will give you an oily appearance rather than radiant.

Alternatively, if you would rather add it to your makeup, mix one or two drops in with your foundation before applying it to your face. Ensure that your foundation is oil-based rather than water-based otherwise, your makeup may separate.

Castor Oil for DIY Home Crafts

If you like to get crafty and create all sorts of things in your spare time, why not try out soap and candle making? Extract from the castor oil plant makes for a great carrier oil base, as its neutral scent does not overpower any essential oils or fragrance oils that are added.

Our blog contains a wealth of soap and candle-making recipes, so you can follow along and create to your heart’s content!

Castor Oil for Massages

Castor oil is prized in massages for its thick, viscous consistency, which provides a smooth glide over the skin. It is a carrier oil and can be easily blended with essential oils that can improve your massage experience. It has a mild scent, which will not overpower your massage experience. 

Castor Oil for Hand Care

Because it is quite rich, castor oil helps to give the appearance of soft, smooth skin. It can be used as a natural hand cream alternative or even mixed in with your favourite hand cream!

If you choose to use it on its own, simply massage a few drops of the carrier oil into your hands. Alternatively, if you’re adding it to your hand cream, mix two to three drops in before applying it to your hands.

Castor Oil for Foot Care

Castor oil is highly regarded in foot care due to its light nature. It can easily be blended into your foot scrubs or added to a foot bath of warm water and essential oils after a long day. This foot care routine can improve your skin’s appearance, especially in areas prone to symptoms of dryness, such as cracked heels. You can also use it for a foot massage and give yourself a spa-like pedicure experience at home. 

Castor Oil for Hair Care 

Castor oil has long been hailed for its potential benefits for your hair’s overall look. As a carrier oil, castor oil is safe to use directly on the skin and hair, making it a versatile choice for a variety of hair care applications.

Using castor oil for hair can be especially beneficial when it's combined with essential oils. Each essential oil has unique properties that can complement castor oil. Essential oils such as thyme, clary sage, and ginger can be mixed with castor oil to improve the appearance of dryness. For those who struggle with an oily sheen on their hair, rosemary, tea tree, and lemon essential oils can be added to castor oil. All these blends require about 20 drops of castor oil with 2-3 drops of any one essential oil. You can massage this blend into your hair 30 minutes before your shampoo. 

If you struggle with frizzy hair, castor oil can help tame the appearance of flyaway hairs. When combined with essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, and cedarwood, you have a hair oil blend that you can use after your shampoo. Once your hair is dry, you can put a few drops of this blend in areas that are frizzy. These oil blends can help to tame frizz and give your hair a sleek, settled appearance.

WARNING: Before you apply castor oil, do a skin patch test first. Apply a small amount of the oil to a section on your arm and leave it for 24 hours. If you don’t see any reactions, the oil should be safe to use. It's also important to note that carrier oils like castor oil can not be ingested. They are for topical use only.