Health Leads Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil is a 100% pure, organic, hexane-free castor oil produced from the seeds of Ricinus communis.

Cold pressing helps preserve the oil's naturally occurring fatty acid profile without the use of chemical solvents, while our amber bottle helps protect the oil from unnecessary exposure to light during storage.

Suitable for topical use on the skin, scalp, hair, eyebrows, eyelashes and nails, this versatile oil is a simple addition to everyday personal care routines.

What Is Castor Oil?

Castor oil is a naturally occurring vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis).

Although commonly called the "castor bean", the seed is not a true bean. The oil has been used for centuries in traditional skincare and cosmetic preparations because of its distinctive thick, rich texture.

The oil is naturally high in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that gives castor oil many of its characteristic physical properties.

Properly manufactured castor oil does not contain the naturally occurring toxin ricin, which remains in the seed material during processing rather than the finished cold-pressed oil.

Why Choose Cold-Pressed Castor Oil?

Cold pressing extracts the oil mechanically without using chemical solvents such as hexane.

During cold pressing, temperatures are carefully controlled to help preserve the oil's natural composition.

Health Leads Castor Oil is: 100% organic, cold-pressed, hexane free, unrefined, free from fragrances and additives, suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Why Organic?

Our castor oil is produced from organically grown castor seeds and certified to organic standards.

Choosing organic ensures the oil is produced in accordance with recognised organic farming and processing requirements.

Ingredients

100% Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil

Botanical name: Ricinus communis Seed Oil

Nothing else. No fragrances. No preservatives. No mineral oils. No artificial colours.

Common Topical Uses

Castor oil is widely used as part of personal care routines and may be applied:

• As a skin moisturiser
• To dry areas such as elbows, knees and heels
• As a scalp conditioning oil
• As a hair conditioning treatment
• On eyebrows and eyelashes with care to avoid contact with the eyes
• To soften cuticles and nails
• As part of a traditional castor oil pack routine

Because castor oil has a naturally thick consistency, some people prefer to blend it with lighter carrier oils when applying it over larger areas of skin.

Suggested Use

For external use only.

Massage a small amount onto clean skin or into the scalp as required.

For hair conditioning, apply to dry hair or scalp, leave for a period that suits your routine, then shampoo thoroughly.

If using as part of a traditional castor oil pack, follow the Health Leads Castor Oil Pack Guide.

Patch test before first use.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Safety Information

For external use only.

Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.

Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Discontinue use if irritation develops.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use during pregnancy unless advised by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.