The evergreen castor bean shrub (Ricinus communis) is considered native to eastern Africa. Castor oil is produced by cold-pressing the seeds and goes through a clarification process by heating before use. The oil is a colourless, odourless and tasteless pale yellow liquid.

- Castor oil is known for its purifying and soothing properties.

- It is used in scalp and haircare formulations to help maintain a healthy-looking scalp environment that supports the appearance of strong, healthy-looking hair.

- It has a long history of traditional use in various cultures for skin care applications.

- It can be combined with sodium hydroxide and other vegetable oils to create a stable soap base.

‘Castor’ means beaver in French!