Yes, Castor Oil should ALWAYS be bottled in glass. Glass preserves, whereas plastic bottles may leach hormone-disrupting compounds into Castor Oil that may be carried into the body.

Simply rubbing Castor Oil on your skin and throwing an old T-shirt overtop (A.K.A. the "Lazy Castor Oil Pack") only gives you about 50% of the benefits. Without the pack you lose out on the relaxation benefits, similar to a warm hug. The pack and the Castor Oil work synergistically together to help you feel better.

When taken orally, Castor Oil is a stimulant laxative that can cause cramping and make you rush to go to the bathroom. Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil is for topical use only.

Yes, absolutely! Castor Oil is full of skin-loving nutrients that deeply hydrate the skin and leave it feeling soft and supple. Using it as a daily moisturizer promotes an even skin tone, while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Black Castor Oil and Golden Castor Oil are both derived from the castor bean, but they are processed differently and may offer unique benefits for your hair and skin.

Black Castor Oil involves roasting the castor beans before pressing them to extract the oil. This process results in a darker color of oil because of the ash produced from roasting, as well as a more alkaline pH. It is typically used only in the hair, and traditionally used by those with thick, textured, curly or coily hair.

Golden Castor Oil is extracted using a method that involves pressing the castor beans without subjecting them to excessive heat. This gentle extraction process helps retain the oil's natural properties and nutrients, resulting in a light yellow or golden-colored oil. Golden Castor Oil is traditionally used in Castor Oil Packs as well as beauty practices from head to toe for the skin, nails, lashes, brows and more.

Castor Oil Packs have no known contraindications or interactions with medications.

ONLY use organic cotton or wool for your Castor Oil Pack! Other materials like ‘organic’ bamboo or cotton velour are highly processed with chemicals. Old clothing may be made with harmful dyes, bleach and flame retardants that you don’t want to absorb into your body.

Wear your Castor Oil Pack for 1 hour, or overnight. Most people begin with 7 days straight, then continue with an ongoing practice 3-5x per week.

Build on your practice with the Breast, Thyroid, Pelvis and Back Packs for localized support depending on your unique wellness challenges.

Castor Oil Packs have a reputation for being messy. That's why this pack was designed by a naturopathic doctor just for you to be LESS-mess. NO, it is not totally messless, but it's LESS messy than a do-it-youself pack. Always wear an old T-shirt over top, just in case. Note that your pack will become messy over time and should be replaced after approximately 60 uses.

The traditional way of doing Castor Oil Packs was to use the SAME compress over and over and over. This was okay, before the industrial revolution when our environment wasn't as toxic. We now know that the increasing environmental toxicity impacts wellness. This is why it's important to add fresh oil every time and replace your pack after approximately 60 uses for ease of use, comfort, and sanitation.

Extra heat is not necessary because the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs are engineered to naturally hold in your body heat.

Pregnancy: As a precaution, Castor Oil Packs should be avoided during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding/Postpartum: Castor Oil Packs can be safely used postpartum and during breastfeeding.

Menstruation: Contrary to popular belief, Castor Oil Packs CAN be worn during your period. However, if it's your first time ever doing a Castor Oil Pack, you may want to wait until the end of your period to begin.

New research from the National Institute of Health shows that even organic materials may contain traces of chemicals via transportation, packaging and warehousing. But luckily, washing is shown to significantly reduce or even eliminate these chemicals completely.

It's like when you buy produce, you always wash it first, even if it's organic, right? You should also always wash the clothing and fabrics you place on your body. This is an unwritten rule with fabrics, especially if you have extra sensitive skin. But this is only a suggestion, like washing your new underwear before use!

Here's how to wash your Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Pack BEFORE 1st use:

Step 1: In a bowl, mix warm water, baking soda, and natural dish soap, and let your pack soak for 1 hour or overnight.

Step 2: Hand wash it with warm water and natural dish soap, rinsing and wringing it out very well.

Step 3: Hang or lie it flat to dry on a towel.

You can also wash it on a cold cycle in the washing machine with natural detergent. Just don't ever put your oily, used pack into the washing machine as it could ruin your washer!

Now, maybe you're wondering if you can wash your Pack AFTER you've used it with Castor Oil?

Well, ideally your goal is to NOT wash it, as washing may cause the oil to get all over the outer "less mess" layer of the pack, making it messier and decreasing its natural lifecycle.

Tips to extend the life of your pack:

- Only use 1 tbsp of fresh Castor Oil with each use
- Keep the Castor Oil in the center of the pack (away from the seams)
- Avoid washing your oily pack
- Use 100% Organic Cotton Inserts to extend the life of your pack

Be sure to ONLY use organic cotton or wool for your Castor Oil Packs! Old clothing may be made with harmful dyes, bleach and/or flame retardants that you don't want to absorb into your body.

To store a used pack, it's best to place it in a clean, dry area. You can fold it up and keep it under your sink, in a glass container with the lid slightly open, in a cloth bag, or simply hang it with the oily side facing upwards on a towel rack or hanger. Wherever you choose to store it should be breathable. This will help maintain its condition for your next use.