A thick, plant oil pressed from castor beans, known for its rich texture and conditioning feel. Because it is so thick, it is usually blended with lighter oils to get the texture you want.
What it does
Deeply conditions skin and hair
Adds thickness and body to oil blends
Improves shine and slip
Supports cleansing in soap-based recipes
Where you'll use it
Hair oils and scalp treatments, beard oils and balms, lash and brow blends, body oils, soaps and cleansing bars, balms and salves.
Good to know
A little goes a long way; blend with lighter oils
I keep it in amber glass, away from light and plastic
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