Divine Essence Organic Castor Oil, 100 mL

Castor oil is one of the oldest beauty oils there is, pressed from the seeds of the castor plant, and Divine Essence's is organic with only a touch of vitamin E added. It is thick and rich, known for its softening and fortifying qualities, and it is the oil to reach for on very dry skin.

It also works on nails and hair, particularly hair that is dry, frizzy or damaged: a little warmed between the palms and worked through the ends, or massaged into the scalp before washing. On skin it helps soften and hydrate. 99.7% of the ingredients are organic.

• 100 mL
• Organic castor oil (Palma Christi), vitamin E
• 99.7% organic ingredients
• For skin, nails and hair

The castor oil plant grows in the form of an herbaceous plant or shrub in tropical and subtropical climates. Depending on its maturity, its fruit is covered in green and red spikes. As it ripens, the pods dry and open, revealing seeds that are 40-60% castor oil and rich in ricinolein – an excellent inhibitor of microbe growth. Castor oil has been used as a beauty treatment since Antiquity. Castor oil is known for its fortifying and softening properties, and is used most often to relieve common skin ailments. Castor oil moisturizes very dry skin, lightens eczema scars, reduces and removes dark spots (often called liver spots). Strengthens nails and hair (ideal for dry, frizzy, or damaged hair).

Order online for same-day delivery across Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth with Luminate Express, or have it shipped anywhere in Canada. You can also pick it up from either store — we'll email you when it's ready.