Castor Oil
Behind every bar of beautifully balanced hemp soap is a quiet, hardworking oil that transforms the experience: castor oil. While often overlooked, this thick, glossy oil is the key to a creamy, long-lasting lather — and a staple in our full hemp soap range.
Paired with nourishing oils like hemp seed, coconut, and olive, castor oil helps us craft bars that not only cleanse — but condition, soothe, and support the skin.
What Is Castor Oil?
Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. It’s unique in its high content of ricinoleic acid — a rare fatty acid known for its cleansing, antimicrobial, and deeply hydrating properties.
In soapmaking, it plays a technical and sensory role: it creates a luxuriously creamy lather, enhances bar stability, and contributes to the bar’s gentle cleansing power.
Why We Use Castor Oil in All Our Soaps
Boosts lather naturally
- Adds rich, stable bubbles that make for a soft and silky wash
- Prevents that “tight” feeling that harsh soaps often leave behind
Gently cleanses and conditions
- Balances oil removal without over-drying the skin
- Leaves your skin feeling fresh, not stripped
Supports skin repair
- Ricinoleic acid has known anti-inflammatory properties
- Helps soothe irritated or sensitive skin over time
Enhances soap bar longevity
- Improves bar texture, stability, and feel in-hand
- Makes your soap last longer — naturally
Where You’ll Find It
In Every Bar of Our Hemp Soap Range
From earthy Patchouli & Cedarwood to calming Lavender, citrusy Lemongrass, or spicy Cinnamon & Sweet Orange, castor oil is a cornerstone of every soap bar we make.
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A Few Standouts You Might Love:
Lavender Hemp Soap
Soothing, floral, and gentle for sensitive skin.
Patchouli & Cedarwood Hemp Soap
Earthy and grounding — perfect for daily balance.
Cinnamon & Sweet Orange Hemp Soap
Warm, zesty, and full of character — a natural pick-me-up.
Who It’s Great For
All skin types — especially dry, sensitive, or mature
Customers who love a gentle bar with a satisfying lather
Fans of natural soap without synthetic foaming agents
Anyone who wants a skin-supportive cleanse that feels like skincare
Castor oil might not be flashy — but it’s essential to the sensory and skin-friendly experience of our hemp seed oil soaps. It’s what helps them lather beautifully, cleanse gently, and support your skin with every wash.
So next time you reach for your bar, know there’s a little castor oil magic in every sudsy moment.
Explore the full range of Made In Hemp Soaps — and feel the castor oil difference.
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