Description
Heritage Store Organic Castor Oil
Heritage Store Organic Castor Oil is a 100% cold-pressed, USDA certified organic oil extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It's vegan, cruelty-free and hexane-free, so you're getting a pure, unrefined oil with nothing else added. Heritage Store has been making natural body care since 1969, and this castor oil is one of their long-standing staples, sold in a dark glass bottle to help protect it from light.
Being cold-pressed means the oil is extracted using pressure rather than heat or chemical solvents, which helps keep it as close to its natural state as possible. It's a thick, rich oil with very little scent, and a small amount tends to go further than you'd expect.
Key Features
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USDA certified organic, sourced from Ricinus communis seeds.
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100% cold-pressed and hexane-free, with no solvents used in extraction.
- Vegan and cruelty-free.
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Rich, thick texture that sits on the skin for a longer, more occlusive application.
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Available in 473ml and 946ml, so you can choose a size to suit how often you use it.
How to Use It
This castor oil is labelled for use in wellness packs, a traditional self-care ritual where a cloth is soaked in castor oil, placed against the skin and covered, often as part of an evening wind-down routine. Beyond packs, it also works as a simple body oil, a moisturiser for dry patches, or a carrier oil to dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Some people also use it in DIY beauty recipes, blending it with other natural oils and ingredients to suit their own routine. Because it has a thicker consistency than many other plant oils, a little goes a long way, and it's often best applied to slightly damp skin to help it spread more easily.
Who It Suits
- Anyone looking for a certified organic, hexane-free castor oil
- People who prefer vegan and cruelty-free body care
- Those wanting a simple, single-ingredient oil for DIY skin and body care
- Anyone setting up a castor oil pack as part of their wellness routine
Good to Know
Store the bottle in a cool spot away from direct sunlight to help keep the oil in good condition. As with any oil, it's worth doing a small patch test before wider use, particularly on the face. If you're specifically after castor oil for hair and scalp care, Heritage Store's Black Castor Oil is worth a look, and if you don't need the organic certification, their 100% Cold Pressed Castor Oil is available in a wider range of sizes at a lower price point. You'll find the rest of the Heritage Store range, including their rosewater skincare, in the Heritage Store collection.
