
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Hair Oil, single ingredient variant (Castor Oil)
FEATURES
Hydrates and moisturizes skin, helps in soothing irritated skin, rich in antioxidants, nourishes hair and scalp, increases blood circulation, moisturizes scalp, eases dandruff, improves nail health, 100% pure and cold pressed, free of harmful chemicals, suitable for all hair and skin types, dermatologically tested
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Mineral Oils, Silicones, harmful chemicals such as hexane, additives, toxins
Who Is It For?
All Genders Age Range Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Hair Growth Healthy Skin Strong Nails Dandruff Skin Irritation Brittle Nails Skin Infections Like RingwormBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mamaearth Says
Product Description:
SKIN Hydrates & moisturizes skin while giving a healthy glow. It also helps in soothing irritated skin. Due to its high content of antioxidants Castor oil helps in achieving younger and eventoned skin.HAIR Rich in essential fatty acids castor oil aids nourishment to hair from root to tip. It enriches the scalp and helps in increasing blood circulation while giving healthy & shiny hair Castor Oil Moisturizes the scalp eases dandruff and makes hair smooth and shiny when applied regularly.NAILS Regular application of castor oil makes your cuticles healthy while improving blood circulation and thus ensuring healthier & less brittle nails.Castor Oil is an excellent treatment for the fingertips as it is the richest oil that is great for weak nails in need of shielding and nourishment. 100 PURE & COLD PRESSED Extracted using coldpress technology the oil is free of harmful chemicals such as hexane which is released when oils are extracted using heat or chemicals. SUITABLE FOR ALL HAIR & SKIN TYPES Free of any additives this base oil is suitable for all skin & hair types. It is dermatologically tested to suit all skin hair & nail care needs. One of the most versatile carrier or base oils โ Castor oil is a deep moisturizing & conditioning agent. It is beneficial not just for hair skin & nails but also helps in nourishing scalp & lips making cuticles healthy aiding the growth of eyebrowseyelashes and for fighting skin infections such as ringworm dandruff etc. Mamaearth's Castor Oil is 100 pure natural & coldpressed and is extracted from best quality castor seeds without using any heat or chemical treatment.Suitable for all skin & hair types the oil is free of any additives toxins or harmful chemicals such as Mineral Oils Silicones etc.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
castor-oil
Key Ingredients
castor oil
Ingredients Details
Castor Oil
Common Name(s): Castor oil,botanical carrier oil,emollient fatty acid delivery
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin by integrating into sc lipid bilayers, delivers essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, linolenic) for barrier lipid synthesis, and provides rich, non-stripping moisturisation.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils provide the closest compositional match to endogenous sc lipids, delivering emolliency through genuine barrier integration rather than simple surface occlusion.
How It Works: Fatty acid triglycerides partition into sc lipid bilayers โ oleic acid (c18:1) provides fluid, emollient integration; linoleic acid (c18:2) acts as essential ceramide precursor; saturated fatty acids provide more occlusive barrier reinforcement.
Typically Found In: Moisturisers,facial oils,natural skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Essential fatty acids โ linoleic (c18:2, n-6) and ฮฑ-linolenic (c18:3, n-3) acids โ cannot be synthesised by the body; topical delivery through carrier oils provides direct substrate for ceramide and eicosanoid biosynthesis in the epidermis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,castor oil carrier oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12