Description: Castor Carrier Oil is one of the few oils that can be used as an emulsifying agent. It also acts as a protective barrier on your skin that will protect against harsh environmental conditions.
Color: Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid.
Aromatic Description: Castor Carrier Oil has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils.
Common Uses: Castor Carrier Oil is popular as a conditioning agent in hair-care products, and is widely used in soap-making and skin-care products.
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.
Absorption: By design, Castor Oil will remain on the surface of the skin, acting as a barrier.
Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of up to 2 years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended. Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for current Best Before Date.
Please note that the drum tap will not work for Castor USP Carrier Oil as its consistency is too viscous.
Cautions: None Known.
Storage: It is recommended that cold-pressed carrier oils be kept in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and achieve maximum shelf life. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before using.
IMPORTANT: All New Directions Aromatics (NDA) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.
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Rating: Nice fresh smell and lovely texture. Very good oil for cosmetics.
By:Jean-Denis, Jonquière, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 07-Feb-2022
Rating: The best price on castor oil!! I priced out order sites and New Directions was the cheapest price for a quality product. This is where I come back for my gallon when mine runs low.
By:Beckie, Elmcreek, Manitoba Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Dec-2013
Rating: I love NDA's Castor Oil. The price is great and I add this oil to all my soaps. Good quality product!
By:Tracy, Fergus, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 03-Jan-2016
Rating: Castor oil is a new addition to my CP soap, but it will stay! Castor oil is thick and sticky, but it gives good bubbles to my soap. Cheapest price is here at NDA.
Rating: Fonctionne super bien autant dans le m&p que le CP. Se conserve longtemps et donne une belle mousse.
By:Julie, St-Paul-De-L'ã®Le-Aux-Noix, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 31-Aug-2014
Rating: Love this oil SO much! I use it mixed with coconut oil and EOs for my scalp, and also poured it in melted cocoa butter and it resulted in such a beautifully moisturizing body butter. I was disappointed seeing the organic version come out immediately after I purchased this one, but nonetheless, this is some good stuff!
Rating: Great value, great product! It works perfectly in all of my facial oils.
By:Zachary, Chalk River, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 05-Jul-2014
Rating: Great oil! Works awesome in CP soap to add a lot of lather. I also love using this in my hair treatments
By:Victoria, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 13-May-2013
Rating: I love this in lip balm. It adds great sheen. NDA's version is very mild in odour. I've added at 20 percent in my lip balm recipe and it seem to be the perfect amount.
By:Angie, West Kelowna, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Jan-2015
Rating: I use this for body areas (groin, etc) that go overly moist during summer! Also PERFECT for those who want thicker eyebrows and eyelashes! It didn't even take a week before small hairs started growing where my eyebrow hairs wouldn't grow! Can't wait for these baby hairs to fully grow!
By:John, Markham, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Mar-2015
Rating: Great product at a great price. I use this in my CP soap as well as liquid body wash, with great results.
By:Laura, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Feb-2015
Rating: Gives those big bubbles in cp soap. Use it for superfating. Very good price. Thanks to NDA.
By:Jeyatha, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Oct-2014
Rating: Awesome Value and outstanding product.
By:Maegan, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 30-Jan-2015
Rating: High quality at a great price ! Use this oil in my soap recipes. I will definitely purchase this many times over.
By:Coriene, Tillsonburg, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 31-Jan-2013
Rating: Wonderful oil I add it to all my soaps
By:Danielle, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 04-Jan-2013
Rating: very good quality and a great price.
By:Dianne, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Nov-2013
Rating: Great oil for skin care, I love mixing it into my lip balms and creams, also using it for oil cleansing. Great price and quality
By:Elvira, Oakville, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 03-Feb-2012
Rating: A wonderful product. I blend it with Shea Butter for a great lathering soap. imagine how moisturizing is this Shea butter and Castor oil soap!. This oil is so versatile! add a few drops to your hot oil hair treatment and feel the difference. Thank you NDA.
Rating: Very rich and sticky oil that I mix with lighter-weight oils in a facial blend for its skin barrier properties. It does have a bit of a funky smell but with some added essential oils it is undetectable. I also use it in an oil blend for my scalp and hair pre-shampoo, as it is reputed to encourage hair growth and it provides a deep conditioning treatment for my colour treated hair. I've also used it medicinally in an oil soaked cloth (as a pack) to stimulate organ detox during a specific cleanse that it was indicated for. I could go on, but the myriad of castor oil uses is easily found online. Thanks New Directions.
Rating: Excellent oil perfect for my shampoo bars Thanks ND
By:Danielle, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 04-Jan-2013
Rating: There is nothing like castor oil for making a great lathering soap.
I also use it with olive oil for deep cleaning my skin. Great quality and price. Great job NDA.
Rating: I love how creamy thick and smooth this oil is, it is excelelnt quality, with a fantastic price, i call it my liquid gold in all my CP soap recipes. It really is fantastic quality, best castor oil i've used to date!
Rating: I loved this oil I just wish I bought a bigger size. Great price too. Thanks NDA
By:D., Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Nov-2013
Rating: a very reasonable price with quality.
By:Meya, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 17-Oct-2013
Rating: I love adding this oil to ALL my CP soaps. I bought the 1000ml bottle, which I find to be the perfect size to work with. Easy to pour, and adds lots of lather to my soaps. Excellent product! Will definitely come back for more.
Rating: Love this oil, I always use it in my Cold Process Soap. Thanks NDA!
By:Jackie, Golden, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 03-May-2013
Rating: This oil is a staple in my Cold Process soaps, it is a must have for adding extra bubbles and lather. It is also very affordable! Thanks again New Directions,
By:Jalisa, Guelph, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 28-Nov-2011
Rating: This product is good. It is perfect to seal the water in the hair because it's thick. It's also really sticky. I've never try it in a homemade skincream because of its thickness and its not in my intention (I prefer lighter oils).
Ce produit est correct, il permet de bien empecher l'eau de s'évaporer des cheveux à cause de sa consistence (Je vaporise mes cheveux avec de l'eau puis j'en met une petite quantité pour ''seal'' .)
C'est très collant et épais, j'opterais pour une huile plus légère .
Je ne l'ai jamais essayé dans des produits pour la peau et ce n'est pas dans mes intentions vu sa consistence.
Rating: Great product, I love the bottle the 1000ml comes in, makes it so much easier to pour than the white pails.
By:Marta, Ajax, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Apr-2012
Rating: Tried it in CP soaps and the bars came out super bubbly! Previous uses were restricted to lip balms and hand creams but with the price, I can afford to go nuts!
By:Sharon, Mississauga, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Nov-2011
Rating: I use this for OCM and it's definitely top-notch and at a great price!
By:Tasnim, Vancouver, British Columbia
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Dec-2012
Rating: A nice thick oil for use almost anywhere. As a base in oil cleansing, as a finishing hair oil to lock in moisture and other oils overnight, to clean the scalp with its anti-fungal properties. I couldn't be happier with the price either.
By:Elisabeth, Caledon East, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 21-Nov-2012
Rating: Perfect in soap and this is the best price I've found anywhere.
By:Kathleen, Edmonton, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Oct-2012
Rating: Give a great foaming action to soap and is very soft on the skin. It's also really great in lip balm.
Rating: Great product, would buy it again, pretty good price.
By:Marta, Ajax, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Apr-2012
Rating: I love that oil and need it in all the soaps I made, plus in my lip balms. It is a total need. The price is so interesting too !
Je me sers de l'huile de ricin dans tous mes savons (augmente la mousse), et dans mes baumes à lèvres. J'adore aussi le prix !
By:Louise, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Feb-2006
Rating: Thickest oil that I've used. It feels waxy on skin. I like how it coats the skin instead of absorbing into the skin.
By:Tuan, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Apr-2012
Rating: Can't beat the price! But this oil is just wonderful. Just add a little bit in lip balm or hand cream and you can feel the difference!
By:Manon, Rawdon, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 07-Jun-2011
Rating: This oil is amazing and is a must have in my cp soaps! The price is great too :)
By:Jalisa, Brampton, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 28-Nov-2011
Rating: This price of this oil from ND is amazing and I will continue to buy this time and time again. This oil is a must in my collection. The possibilities are endless. People who suffer from Psoriasis should have this as a staple in their medicine cabinets. Thank you so much ND
By:Cindy, Angus, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 03-Dec-2011
Rating: The castor oil that I bought from NewDirectionsAromatics has been wonderful. You get such a large quantity of castor oil for such a little price. I am very happy with my purchase.
Rating: Seriously, who needs SLS when you have natural, Castor Oil? Nothing can beat God's Bounty! Suds Galore!! This is a must have for my soap and with the 20L container, it will make many, many bars. Very competitive pricing.
By:Farkhanda, Oakville, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Feb-2010
Rating: This oil is a great addition to soaps, shampoo bars, and OCM blends--and you can't beat the price! I'll definitely be getting more of this when I run out.
By:Marie, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 30-May-2011
Rating: Great oil and great price! A wonderful addition in soaps.
Rating: Good product and good price. This oil is versatile and I use it in many products : cp or liquid soap, lip balms and so. Good for making shampoo bars or liquid shampoos.
By:Louise, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Feb-2006
Rating: So many things to add it to!!! I love this oil and will never be without it. Gives a wonderfeel sheen to lipbalms too!
By:Az, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Apr-2010
Rating: A superior carrier oil at a great price. The colour varies from a very pale yellow to a more golden colour. Won't make soap without it. Also use it in my lip butters. Won't purchase it anywhere else!
By:Terry, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 31-Oct-2008
Rating: Castor oil is my staple carrior oil. Its great for general skincare products from soap to body massage oils. I've recently been making lip gloss with it. It super on its own or is best mixed with other raw ingredients if you want to combine it with other theraputic benefits.
Rating: Great value and wonderful quality! It's worth shipping it half way across the country!
By:Cathy, Sicamous, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 02-Apr-2008
Rating: A little goes a long way in lip balms and ointments.
By:Tracey, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Jan-2007
Rating: Good quality product. I was told that it makes a soap with more lather. I can confirm that. No need to use a lot into a soap recipe but it is worth the value.
By:Louise, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Feb-2006
Rating: Good castor oil at a great price! It doesn't smell too strong and the color isn't too dark (it's a golden oil). I use it in soap, cleansing oil, and lip balms. Awesome in shaving soaps too!
By:Kristelle, Granby, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 12-Feb-2007
Rating: Castor's Castor right? Or at least that's what I thought till I used New Directions Castor oil.
This Castor Oil surpasses that from other suppliers and makes a noticeable difference in all your natural cosmetics.
By:Romeo, Guelph, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Aug-2007
Rating: I use castor oil for making my cold process soap and liquid soap.
castor oil acts as a humectant by attracting and retaining mosture to the skin.
also, I added castor oil for my shampoo making. I make liquid soap for my hair.
I combine coconut oil, castor oil, shea butter, hemp seed oil and jojoba oil for make my liquid hair soap
and it works amazing ! good qulity and reasonable price !
By:Dong, North York, Ontario
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 30-May-2006
Rating: Castor oil is great for soapmaking...gives a nice bubbly lather. I use castor in alot of facial products and i definitely notice a difference if i do not add it.
I am always happy with the quality and price of New Directions products.
By:Kat, Tottenham, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Apr-2006
Rating: This is the best quality of castor oil that I have purchased in the past 12 months from any other supplier. Highly recommend using this oil in cold process soap making and hair care products
By:Trudy, Warkworth, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Jun-2006
With an unwavering commitment to offering the highest quality of products, we firmly believe that Quality Assurance is of utmost importance. It is imperative that meticulous tests, documentation, and certifications are supplied for every product in our portfolio. Our facility is equipped with a laboratory using state-of-the-art gas chromatography to rigorously test the veracity of the purity and potency of our sourced oils. This ensures that you our valued customer are supplied with superior products at all times.
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Customers may purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. only with the clear understanding that all products must be used at their own discretion, and only after referring to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including the intellectual property rights of third parties.
The certifications, statements and product descriptions shown on this website are strictly for information purposes only. The information in this document is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use.
Further, New Directions Aromatics is not responsible for the comments made in the customer reviews, nor when products are used in ways not suitable to their purpose (for example, fragrance oils in toothpaste; bath salts in metal containers; additives used in larger amounts than recommended).
As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays regarding an order, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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