INDIA RED CASTOR HERBAL HAIR OIL
A rich, concentrated botanical hair and scalp oil featuring Castor Oil infused with a distinctive blend of Ayurvedic herbs and traditional botanicals including Amla, Shikakai, Horsetail, Yucca, Bamboo, Fo-Ti, Licorice, Rosemary and more.
Our India Red Castor Oil gets its characteristic reddish color naturally from its extensive botanical infusion. Because botanical ingredients vary from batch to batch, the exact shade of your oil may vary from the photographs shown.
This is a rich, castor-oil-based formula created for customers who enjoy heavier botanical oils for hair oiling, scalp care, pre-shampoo treatments, protective styling and conditioning the lengths and ends of the hair.
A BOTANICAL-RICH CASTOR OIL
Unlike a plain Castor Oil, India Red combines Castor Oil with an extensive selection of botanicals drawn from Ayurvedic and traditional herbal hair-care practices.
Amla
Also known as Indian Gooseberry, Amla has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian beauty and hair-care preparations.
Shikakai
Shikakai is another traditional Ayurvedic botanical commonly incorporated into Indian hair oils and herbal hair-care preparations.
Horsetail + Bamboo
These recognizable botanicals are incorporated into our India Red botanical infusion along with Yucca and Black Tea.
Fo-Ti
Also known as He Shou Wu, Fo-Ti has a long history of use in traditional Chinese herbal preparations. Here, it is included simply as part of our extensive botanical hair-oil blend.
Licorice
Licorice Root adds another traditional botanical to the India Red infusion.
Rosemary
Both Rosemary botanical material and Rosemary Essential Oil are incorporated into the formula.
Cayenne, Mustard + Horseradish
These warming botanicals contribute to the distinctive character of this concentrated herbal formula.
TWO FORMULAS AVAILABLE
SUPER CONCENTRATED
Our richest India Red formula, featuring the full botanical infusion in a Castor Oil base.
Choose this version if you prefer a concentrated, botanical-heavy hair oil and don’t mind a richer Castor Oil consistency.
REGULAR STRENGTH
A less concentrated version of India Red for customers who prefer a somewhat lighter botanical formula while still enjoying the character of the original blend.
HOW TO USE
Apply a small amount to the desired areas of the scalp and gently massage using the pads of your fingertips.
There is no need to saturate the scalp. Because this is a Castor Oil-based formula, start with a small amount and add more only as needed.
The oil can also be distributed sparingly through the lengths and ends of the hair for additional conditioning.
Use according to your individual hair-care routine and shampoo regularly to prevent excessive product buildup.
PRE-SHAMPOO HAIR OILING
India Red can also be incorporated into a pre-shampoo hair-oiling routine.
Apply the desired amount to the scalp and/or hair before shampooing. Concentrate on dry-feeling lengths and ends if desired.
Allow the oil to remain on the hair according to your normal pre-shampoo routine, then cleanse thoroughly.
CURLS, COILS & TEXTURED HAIR
The rich Castor Oil base makes India Red particularly well suited to customers who enjoy heavier oils as part of curly, coily, textured or protective-style hair-care routines.
It can be used with twists, braids and other protective styles or applied sparingly to the hair as a botanical hairdressing oil.
If your hair is fine, low porosity or easily weighed down by Castor Oil, begin with a very small amount or consider one of our lighter botanical hair oils instead.
INGREDIENTS
Super Concentrated Formula:
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Lac (Cow’s Milk), Capsicum Annuum (Cayenne Pepper), Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit, Acacia Concinna (Shikakai) Nut Powder, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Yucca Glauca (Yucca) Root, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea), Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Leaf, Sinapis Alba (Mustard) Seed, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root, Polygonum Multiflorum (Fo-Ti) Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Powder, Armoracia Rusticana (Horseradish) Root Powder, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Powder, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Powder, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Powder, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Oil, Juniperus Communis (Juniper Berry) Oil.
IMPORTANT: Keep your existing Regular Strength ingredient list from the listing if its carrier/base differs from the Super Concentrated version. I would not simply duplicate the Super ingredients for both formulas unless they are genuinely identical. The live listing specifically offers both Super Concentrated and Regular Strength versions.
PRODUCT SPECS
Consistency: Rich botanical hair oil with the naturally thick character of Castor Oil.
Appearance: Reddish botanical oil. Color intensity naturally varies from batch to batch.
Scent: Distinctive herbal aroma from the botanical and essential-oil blend.
Available Sizes: 2 fl oz and 4 fl oz.
Formula Options: Super Concentrated and Regular Strength.
IMPORTANT USE & SAFETY INFORMATION
Please review the complete ingredient list before purchasing.
• For external use only.
• Do not ingest.
• Avoid contact with eyes and face.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated or damaged skin.
• Perform a patch test before regular use.
• Discontinue use if irritation, redness, itching or sensitivity occurs.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to any listed ingredient.
• Contains cow’s milk.
• Contains Cayenne, Mustard, Cinnamon and other warming botanical ingredients.
• Wash hands after application and avoid touching the eyes or face immediately after handling the product.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Not recommended for children.
• Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing.
If you have known sensitivities or questions about whether any listed ingredient is appropriate for you, consult your healthcare provider before purchasing or using this product.
STORAGE
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry location away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Because this is an extensively infused botanical product, natural variations in color, aroma and appearance are normal.
FINAL SALE POLICY
Due to the personal-care nature of this product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL once the order has shipped.
Please carefully review the formula selection, complete ingredient list, product characteristics and safety information before ordering.
If you’re unsure whether India Red or one of our lighter botanical oils is a better match for your hair-care preferences, please contact us before purchasing.