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Castor Oil

Ricinus communis

use cases

skin concerns

skin types

Dry Normal Combination

how to use

Topical (Hair) Topical
Extraction
Cold pressed
Origin
USA
Price Range
DKK 2.50–33
Stores
8 stores
Monthly Searches
201K
SEO Difficulty
65/100
Comedogenic Rating
3/5
Shelf Life
24 months
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How is this calculated? →
Grade B 95% confident ≥96% report benefit (n=91)
Why this score
Science

No peer-reviewed studies matched this pair yet.

Real users (27 mentions)
  • “When I notice my hair is shedding I apply it and notice within a week that I have new hair coming in and faster hair growth”
  • “Within a couple of weeks my hair was fuller, and I had regrowth! I'm talking about new hair, growing fast”
  • “I use this all the time as a treatment to repair my very thin, coarse, brittle, frizzy, naturally curly hair”
Mechanism

No mechanism pathway matched for this concern.

Scalp Care

63/ 100
Grade B 95% confident ≥76% report benefit (n=12)
Why this score
Science

No peer-reviewed studies matched this pair yet.

Real users (3 mentions)
  • “Castor Oil stops Dandruff when used 2 to 3 times a week”
  • “This particular brand has worked wonders for my dry skin and scalp”
  • “helping in treating my scalp”
Mechanism

No mechanism pathway matched for this concern.

Skin Care

60/ 100
How to use
Dilution:
Dilute with lighter oils; Dilute with carrier oil or moisturizer before topical application
Safety
  • Does not contain ricin (toxin) as it does not come through cold-pressing
  • avoid direct contact with eyes, do not apply to broken or irritated skin, discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs
  • External use only
  • Perform patch test before use
  • Patch test, avoid eye contact, use sparingly due to thickness

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Available at 8 stores

DKK 2.50–33

DKK 2.50 DKK 33

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