{"id":9691,"date":"2025-12-08T15:31:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9691"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:12:17","slug":"organic-hexane-free-castor-oil","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/product\/organic-hexane-free-castor-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Cold-Pressed Hexane Free Castor Oil 200ml"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\">Castor oil\u2019s history stretches back thousands of years\u2014revered in <span class=\"s2\"><b>Ayurvedic medicine<\/b><\/span>, ancient Egypt, and African healing traditions. Cold-pressed from organic castor seeds and never heat-treated or chemically extracted, our hexane-free castor oil preserves the plant\u2019s full medicinal potency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This rich golden oil is made up of <span class=\"s2\"><b>nearly 90% fatty acids<\/b><\/span>, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ricinoleic_acid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>ricinoleic acid<\/b><\/span><\/a>, the compound responsible for its powerful skin-, hair-, and wellness-supporting abilities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Healing Benefits Backed by Nature &amp; Tradition<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Boosts Immune &amp; Lymphatic Function<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Studies show castor oil supports healthier immune responses, improves lymphatic drainage, and helps the body eliminate toxins naturally\u2014making it a powerful tool for whole-body wellness.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Anti-Inflammatory &amp; Pain-Relieving<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Rich in anti-inflammatory fatty acids, castor oil reduces swelling, calms irritated tissues, and helps relieve joint and muscle pain. It has even been shown to ease arthritis symptoms without side effects.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Antibacterial, Antifungal &amp; Antimicrobial<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Castor oil\u2019s natural antimicrobial properties help combat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Skin infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Acne-causing bacteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nail fungus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Moles &amp; cysts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Minor wounds and irritations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Its easy absorption increases circulation and supports faster healing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Deeply Moisturizes Skin &amp; Restores Radiance<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">This oil penetrates deeply, helping to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reduce fine lines &amp; wrinkles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fade dark spots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Repair dry, sunburned, or acne-prone skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Strengthen the skin barrier<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Ideal for face, body, and delicate areas like cuticles and under the eyes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Encourages Hair Growth &amp; Stronger, Shinier Hair<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">A beloved remedy for natural hair care, castor oil helps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stimulate hair growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Strengthen roots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thicken eyebrows &amp; lashes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reduce breakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Soothe dry scalp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Thanks to its high level of nourishing fatty acids.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Supports Hormone Balance<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">By improving the absorption of healthy fats and supporting detoxification, castor oil may help regulate natural hormone production and overall balance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Digestive &amp; Gut Support (traditional use)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Historically used for constipation, castor oil can support digestion by improving circulation and helping the body clear harmful bacteria that contribute to bloating and discomfort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Our Castor Oil?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 100% organic<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 Cold-pressed &amp; hexane-free<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 No additives, fragrances, or preservatives<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 Rich in ricinoleic acid for maximum therapeutic benefit<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 Bottled in an amber glass bottle to protect potency<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u2714 Suitable for skin, hair, nails, belly packs, and wellness rituals<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>We also have infusions available:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/product\/pure-organic-castor-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl Powder with Castor Oil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/product\/organic-castor-oil-dragons-blood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dragons Blood with Castor Oil<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Nourish your skin, hair, and body with our <span class=\"s1\"><b>Organic Cold-Pressed Hexane-Free Castor Oil (200 ml)<\/b><\/span>. Rich in <span class=\"s1\"><b>ricinoleic acid<\/b><\/span>, this ancient beauty and wellness oil has been used for centuries to hydrate, heal, and rejuvenate. Naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal, castor oil supports radiant skin, fuller hair, stronger nails, and a healthier lymphatic system. Pure, potent, and deeply nourishing\u2014your daily ritual for natural beauty and healing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[199],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9691","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-oil","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9691"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=9691"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9691"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldj.co.za\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}