We are often asked if our organic castor oil comes in glass bottles. Bottling our castor oil in amber glass here in Melbourne, then packing each bottle into a protective keepsake canister, is one of the ways we keep it fresher, cleaner and more consistent.
How castor oil is packaged and bottled might seem like a small detail, but for organic castor oil, it makes a real difference.
Glass vs plastic for castor oil
For castor oil, the bottle's material matters. Some plastics can slowly interact with oils over time, especially in warm conditions, which is why we avoid plastic bottles for our castor oil. Glass is stable and non-reactive, so it doesn't mix with the oil and doesn't hold odours between uses.
We use amber glass bottles specifically because they help shield the oil from light, which can speed up oxidation and affect quality over time. It is a simple way to help your organic castor oil stay stable and fresh for longer when stored as directed.
Each bottle is also packed into a sturdy keepsake canister to protect the glass in transit and to make it easier to store the bottle away from sunlight at home.
Why we bottle in Melbourne
The next part of the story is where bottling happens. For us, that is here in Melbourne.
Our organic castor oil is grown and cold-pressed in India and is completely hexane-free. It is certified 100% pure Ricinus communis seed oil with no added chemicals, solvents or fillers. It is then tested and supplied to us here in Australia.
Bottling locally lets us stay close to the product. We can check the appearance and texture of the oil as it is bottled. We control the bottles, closures, and hygiene standards. And if something needs to change, we are close enough to act quickly.
Bottling in Melbourne also supports fresher and faster delivery within Australia. The oil does not need to travel as a finished product for months in unknown conditions. Once it reaches us, it moves from our shelves to your door in a relatively short time. All of our orders are shipped from Melbourne, which keeps delivery times and costs more reasonable for most people looking for castor oil in Australia.
This approach also reflects our values. We like that our larger amber glass bottles can be used to refill our amber glass roll-ons. We like knowing exactly what goes into every bottle that leaves our shelves, and we care about keeping our production local and supporting Australian jobs.
Looking after your castor oil bottle
A couple of simple habits will help you get the most from your castor oil.
Keep the bottle away from direct light. Your bathroom cupboard or a shelf in the pantry is ideal. Storing the bottle back inside its keepsake canister between uses is an easy way to keep it out of direct light.
Always close the lid firmly after use and avoid leaving the bottle on a windowsill or in a hot car. And wipe the neck of the bottle to keep it clean and easy to open.
When your bottle is empty, you may choose to reuse it for other carrier oils or for your own blends if you are comfortable cleaning and reusing glass. Or you can rinse it and place it in the glass recycling.
Choosing the best castor oil in Melbourne
When you compare brands that all describe their products as organic castor oil, the difference is often in the details that sit behind that phrase.
For us, those details include what is in the bottle, what the bottle is made of, and where and how it is filled. Our focus is on certified pure castor oil, bottled in amber glass, filled and shipped from Melbourne.
If you are looking for organic castor oil in a glass bottle in Australia, that is what we have built our range around. This includes our main castor oil bottles, our rose quartz roll-ons, and the castor oil packs and wraps that sit alongside them.
Whether you use castor oil on your skin, in your hair, or with a castor oil pack at home, we will keep bottling it here in Melbourne with a focus on quality and consistency.
