Virgin castor oil from organic farming

🔻 Organic castor oil is obtained from a first cold pressing of castor seeds. It is the most respectful and natural method to extract oil from a seed while preserving its properties.

It is particularly recommended for strengthening and nourishing nails, eyelashes, and hair.

Known for millennia for its various benefits against everyday ailments, castor oil is a must-have in your cupboards, and its 1L bottle format ensures you always have it on hand.

The castor plant is native to India and Egypt, and it was initially known as the "Palm of Christ" because its leaves resemble hands and its small miracles are numerous. Throughout history, it has been used as a makeup remover, purgative, anti-arthritis remedy, and even as fuel for oil lamps !

🔻 To learn more about its use, check out our full blog article: Castor oil: benefits of poultices and wraps by Irène Grosjean

> Internal pathway in purgative .We invite you to read our blog article beforehand. on the subject of thepurgative effect of castor oil,. Indeed, castor oil has significant laxative properties and can be dangerous in high doses. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional before any internal use. In France, it is sold only for cosmetic use. It was an old grandmother's remedy from the beginning of the century, as popularized by this episode of Tom Sawyer:

🔻 Its virtues:

• Castor oil is somewhat of an "all-purpose oil" that will assist you in a multitude of treatments. It is composed of more than 80% ricinoleic acid, vitamin E, and its effectiveness is supported by millennia of use.

• Softening, repairing, and nourishing, it also slows down the proliferation of bacteria and microbes. It is ideal for nourishing dry feet and hands.

• Makeup remover: Its thick texture allows it to remove all traces of makeup. Use it neat on a washable cotton pad, then massage the excess onto your face to intensely nourish your skin. You can also mix it with a more liquid oil, such as sweet almond oil, to make it easier to apply.

• A few drops in a mascara tube to strengthen your eyelashes daily.

• For hair, it stimulates growth and strengthens weakened hair. For many, it enhances volume due to its densifying effect and is therefore suitable for all hair types, from the finest to the most curly. To achieve this, use it as an oil treatment (to be rinsed out) and/or by massaging your scalp.

All of this applies to eyebrows and beards !

• Massage each of your nails every evening with a few drops of oil to strengthen them and reduce breakage.

• Stomach aches, joint pains? Apply castor oil as a poultice with a clean cloth to soothe the pain, especially those related to osteoarthritis. Its effect is enhanced with heat, so feel free to use a hot water bottle to relieve monthly cramps, for example. However, be careful, as it can stain clothing.

• Also useful for reducing children's coughs, an old remedy suggests massaging them with this oil and a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Castor oil will activate lymph circulation and strengthen the immune system.

🔻 To learn more about its use and benefits, check out our blog articles on this topic:

Castor oil: benefits of poultices and wraps by Irène Grosjean

The incredible benefits of castor oil for your beauty

Castor seeds are cultivated in India according to strict organic standards and then pressed to extract a virgin cold-pressed oil. The absence of any heat treatment helps preserve all the initial properties of the product, ensuring that no component is altered. Cold pressing also does not require any solvents or chemicals, guaranteeing the perfect naturalness of the castor oil.

- Ingredients : 100% cold-pressed castor oil, certified COSMOS ORGANIC by ECOCERT and COSMEBIO.

- DDM: 18 months after opening the bottle. Store away from light, keep out of reach of children.

- Packaging: recyclable plastic container. Capacity of 5L.

(Available in 500ml format here)