{"product_id":"organic-black-castor-oil-himalayan-harvest","title":"Organic Black Castor Oil - Himalayan Harvest CAS Number: 8001-79-4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eINCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEINECS Number: 232-293-8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChemical Formula: C₅₇H₁₀₄O₉.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe looked into the chemical composition and the production methods of each type of castor oil to understand the benefits and side effects when it comes to hair growth and promoting hair health.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between castor oil and black castor oil – is in the way the oil is extracted from the castor plant beans. While in both cases castor bean gets pressed to extract oil from it, the traditional way to produce Black Castor Oil is to roast the beans of the castor plant first (a process not too dissimilar to coffee), grind them into a thick paste and then boil it in a pot of hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn contrast, regular castor oil is produced by cold-pressing the same beans, by putting them raw through a press – without roasting and without the high temperatures. The base remains the same: a simple castor bean and the main active component, \u003c\/span\u003ericinoleic acid\u003cspan\u003e is present in both oils. This makes either oil equally effective in\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehairfuel.com\/a-how-to-guide-to-scalp-care-for-hair-growth1\/\"\u003ei\u003c\/a\u003emproving hair growth and helping with hair loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"265\" width=\"375\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/1686\/2616\/files\/hair-shaft-cuticle-open-vs-close-1024x724.webp?v=1772664052\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eBenefits for Hair and Skin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eWhile both oils contain ricinoleic acid—a fatty acid known for anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties—they are often used for different purposes.\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"i5Olcd_3s,i5Olcd_3t\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=i5Olcd_3r\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wJwe6c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IjM6od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHair Growth and Scalp\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black castor oil's alkalinity helps\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eopen the hair cuticle\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing nutrients to penetrate more deeply. It is widely used to stimulate the scalp, strengthen roots, and promote growth in thick or textured hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMoisturisation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular castor oil is often preferred for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand fine hair because it is lighter and less likely to cause irritation. It is excellent for general skin hydration and reducing frizz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSkin Health\u003c\/strong\u003e: Both oils are used to treat acne, scars, and fungal infections due to their antimicrobial properties. Black castor oil is specifically noted for its \"cleaning power\" due to the ash content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAD\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGeneral Wellness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Users report that black castor oil can help ease\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ejoint pain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand menstrual cramps when used in a compress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIs there any difference between Black Castor oil and the term Jamaican black Castor oil?\u003cbr\u003eJamaica produces a lot of the castor oil plant export, A Big amount the oil which is commonly called Jamaican black castor oil However A large amount Jamaican Black Castor Oil on the market is simply using the term but the oil is originating from India. \u003cbr\u003eOur supply of black castor oil and castor oil comes from an organic farm in Nepal at the base of the Himalayan mountains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eThe rictus plant is affected by climate and altitude and it is important is that the farm is certified organic and the extraction process, the shipping, the storage and the decanting of the oil is treated with respect to where and how it is going to be used. referring to the fact that this oil is rubbed onto pregnant ladies stomachs etc we have paid close attention to this and have made sure that the oil that sell has not come in contact with plastics and is hexane free. We decanter direct from steel barrels into amber glass bottles and sealed with either organic approved wadded caps or with a cork and wax. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AusLabs","offers":[{"title":"1ltr refill + 50ml dropper","offer_id":48254886576280,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ltr refill","offer_id":48254886609048,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml pump + 50ml dropper","offer_id":48254886641816,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml pump","offer_id":48254886674584,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 200ml pump","offer_id":48254886707352,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 200ml pump","offer_id":48254886740120,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml dropper","offer_id":48254886772888,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/1686\/2616\/files\/Organic_black_castor_oil.jpg?v=1773085386","url":"https:\/\/auslabs.com.au\/products\/organic-black-castor-oil-himalayan-harvest","provider":"AusLabs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}