Is it liquid? Also can you mix it with like Jamaican Black Castor Oil? I don't like the smell of castor oil, so I'd like to make it smell a bit better
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Yes, it becomes liquid once it has been heated up. Then it will solidify after it has cooled but the more you heat it up, the lose it gets. Mine comes out thick now but it isn't as solid anymore. I'm pretty sure you can mix it with an essence oil to make it smell more "prettier". I wouldn't recommend using Castor Oil because like you said-that doesn't smell more pleasant neither.
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Yes,this product is liquid, but it is not meant to be taken internally. You need to be very careful what you put in your mouth. If you just want the castor oil to smell better, why not mix in a little vanilla or other flavoring?
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I used it but not all night as recommended. The smell is not bad at all. I have a night cap using it over the Dabur Vatika oil for a while before shampooing my hair. Works just fine, No oil residue left after using the Dabu Vatika Shampoo and conditioner. I like all their hair products.
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First let's qualify my response, I am an electrical engineer not a chemistry engineer. My personal observation and use is: The oil doesn't have an odor (something I noted in reviews about other brands) and would be a giveaway if olive oil, or such, were in it, the viscosity is too high to have been diluted with any cooking oils I have seen. It's pretty close to colorless/clear. I hope this helps a bit.
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Yes but I dilute it a bit with some other oils, either jojoba or olive oil. Jojoba is best. U can use it straight but it will burn and irritate a bit
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It has a very faint woodsy smell. The subtle smell goes away shortly after use. I have been into healthy face and body creams/oils since the 60's and we really do not need "fragrance" on our skin since it absorbs like a sponge. This oil is so light and really hydrates my dry skin so I have used it consistently since the early 90's. Used regularly you will be pleased with the results� I hope my response has helped.
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The oil does have some odor, but I would not consider it pungent. It is actually a rather pleasing smell. Also, the smell is not something that stays with you after use.
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Nope, this oil is almost completely melted at room temp and if it isn't the touch of your hands will melt it perfectly fine. It has a very low melting point, you can slather it on right out of the jar.
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Mine had a few bumps, but that's to be expected with an unrefined oil. I have no complaints about the smell. It smells wonderfull! If the jar you have has a lot of fine little beads in it, then it has most likely been heated up to the point where it is liquefied more than once. I have had that happen with other brands of coconut oil that I kept in rooms that were around 70 degrees. It liquefied, and when it hardened again it had little bumps in it.
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On the bottle it says "Castor Oil Plant (Oil Nut Tree) We use the seeds of this magical plant to make our hand processed black castor oil". I found it thick and sticky like honey. I am not fond of this feeling in my hair or on me so quit using it. It also has on the bottle "Use in hair, skin moisturizer and massage oil for aches and pains". I did use in hair, but not for aches and pains so can't say how well it works in that area. Good luck!
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I talked to customer service about the awful smell. They said it's bc it is pure and has not been refined. It is normal for the pure oil to smell this way. I agree tho, it stinks.
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I wouldn't. Being unprocessed and cold pressed means this a lot more powerful... I'd try a medical grade Castor oil for that purpose, you can pick it up at your local drug store.
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Castor Oil is Rich in Vitamin E and Essential Fatty Acids. Castor oil is a great hair oil, but it can be very thick and viscous. So some women may end up having a bad hair experience with the oil. In fact, it's not uncommon for a woman to get immediately turned off from using this oil because it left her hair all sticky and icky. Still this oil is simply amazing for the health of your hair and scalp. So the best way to use castor oil is on wet hair. Use Less Oil. Using "less is more." Mix With Other Oils -Since castor oil is so thick and heavy, it may be best to "lighten" it up with other oils. There's no law that says you can't mix your emollients. In fact, I've been using a great mixture that includes equal parts castor oil, olive oil and fresh rosemary. This is a wonderful hair oil- and it smells great too!
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I've not used this particular brand, but I have used other water soluble oils in the past. A mild petroleum odor seems to be the norm. And the rate or degree of spoilage seems to depend on who makes the stuff. I've solved that problem by mixing only what I need at the time I need it.
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Yes it is 100% pure,"I have never used the normal jamaican castor oil"This is the 1st brand I researched and triedand I have invested some (time and money)in but have noticed a difference in my hair.
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I've never felt anything applying castor oil. I think there's something added to this brand of castor oil that's not good. It shouldn't have a smell that makes you gag either.
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It is like most oils, but kind of sweet, has its own smell like an essential oil. I don't dislike it, but if you can't stomach something like coconut oil, I don't recommend it. It is noticeable in my coffee and I stopped using it that way. Might be better to squeeze it into your mouth and take it straight. Or in something fruity like a smoothie.
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Hi Regina, Here are 2 links that tell the difference between Castor Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil. As far as brands...I doubt there is too much difference. Sunny Isle is more widely bought than most others. Also, I believe Sally Beauty Supply now carries JBCO, but I'm not sure what brand it is they do carry. http://www.curlynikki.com/2010/02/battle-of-castor-oils.html and http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2013/02/clear-castor-oil-or-black-castor-oil.html For me JBCO is less sticky than regular Castor Oil. It is definitely NOT regular castor oil in a dark bottle, and is it really from Jamaica...who knows, on the Sunny Isle bottle it gives a Miami address. so they ay import, not sure. It's really all in how the castor plant is processed. You'll see when you read the articles. :) Hope this helps!!
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not sure. I just think that is how the oil in is is supposed to smell... its awful. I cannot use it. I am back to my icy hot spray which I LOVE!