Black Castor Seed Oil

INCI Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Botanical Source: Roasted seeds of the castor plant
Extraction Method: Traditional roasting followed by cold pressing
Appearance: Dark brown to black viscous oil
Aroma: Smoky, nutty, slightly earthy scent

Black Castor Seed Oil, also known as Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO), is a rich, thick, and deeply nourishing oil made by roasting castor beans before cold-pressing them. This traditional Jamaican method gives the oil its distinct dark color and characteristic smoky aroma, along with enhanced therapeutic benefits for hair, scalp, and skin.

Black Castor Oil is exceptionally high in ricinoleic acid, a unique fatty acid known for its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. It’s widely used to promote healthy hair growth, strengthen hair, moisturize dry scalp, and repair damaged skin. Unlike clear castor oil, the black version is considered more effective for stimulating follicles and soothing scalp issues.