Before the beauty industry discovered hyaluronic acid or bakuchiol, there was castor oil, humble, powerful, and used for everything from ancient Egyptian medicine to your grandmother’s “cure-all” bottle on the shelf.
I’ll never forget running my table at the farmers market over 14 years ago. Castor oil was already in most of our Remedies…
One day, one of my regulars who happened to be an accountant stopped by and raised an eyebrow.
“Hmm… castor oil? Better be careful with that,” he said.
And the truth is, he was right.
Castor oil is a carrier.
Whatever you pair it with will be pulled deeply into the layers of your skin and into your system.
So if it’s combined with toxic ingredients, or the oil itself is chemical-laden, it can do more harm than good.
Another reason we go to extraordinary lengths to ensure premium grade ingredients, free from chemicals, and pure enough to eat.
Here’s what makes castor oil truly miraculous:
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Deep Skin Penetration
Thanks to high levels of ricinoleic acid, castor oil penetrates through the stratum corneum and delivers nutrients into the dermis, where true transformation and repair occur. -
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Action
Ricinoleic acid has been shown to suppress inflammatory markers, soothing severe irritatation, puffy redness, and flaky, scaly skin. -
Supports Lymphatic & Circulatory Flow
When massaged into the skin, castor oil stimulates lymphatic drainage and blood flow, helping the body eliminate waste more efficiently and reducing under-eye bags and stagnation. -
Hydration + Barrier Protection
Castor oil acts as a humectant (drawing water into the skin) and occlusive (sealing it in). The result? Supple, deeply hydrated skin with a resilient, protective barrier. -
Boosts Collagen & Elastin Production
Castor oil helps promote the skin’s own production of collagen and elastin, leading to improved texture, elasticity, and tone over time. Combined with our other herbs and botanicals, it’s a recipe for truly happy skin. -
Antimicrobial & Wound-Healing
With natural antimicrobial properties, castor oil helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, soothe breakouts, and speed the repair of minor cuts, scars, or blemishes. -
Rich in Antioxidants
Contains tocopherols (Vitamin E family) and flavonoids that combat oxidative stress and environmental aging. -
Reduces Hyperpigmentation
Anecdotally, castor oil has been used to fade age spots and melasma, especially when blended with skin-renewing botanicals (like those in ABLE). -
Soothes Irritated, Weather-Worn Skin
Ideal for sun-exposed, wind-burned, or dry cracked skin, castor oil brings immediate relief and speeds up recovery. If you have sun-kissed skin, you’ll love ABLE.
I chose castor oil not just for its history… but because of its evidence.
It works for the mother, the herbalist, the athlete, the minimalist, the traveler…
The woman on a mission who needs a balm that keeps up.
And when castor oil meets grass-fed tallow, wild botanicals, and a little black currant and lemongrass magic…
you get ABLE.
I couldn’t wait to bring her back.
Now, she’s ready to restore you - body, beauty, and soul.
From cheekbones to heels. From sunrise to starlight.
Because when your skin is supported…
you are ABLE to do anything.
