Short answer: For hair, lashes and brows, our pick is Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil: certified organic ingredients, cold pressed, hexane free, in a glass dropper bottle for $13.99 (60 mL).
Need a big bottle for castor oil packs or body care? Handcraft Blends Organic Castor Oil (354 mL) and NOW Solutions (473 mL) are the cheapest per mL in our comparison, both about $0.04 per mL on Amazon.ca.
Our pick: Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil
$13.99 CAD for 60 mL (2 fl oz)
- One ingredient: 100% organic, cold pressed castor oil (Ricinus communis). Unrefined and hexane free.
- Glass bottle with a dropper, sized for scalp, lashes and brows.
- Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 11 reviews on our store. Canadian seller, free shipping on orders over $49.
How we compared
We compared label facts and prices: size, CAD price, price per mL, organic claims, how the oil is pressed, the bottle, and where Canadians can buy it. Prices were checked October 28, 2026 on each brand's own site and Amazon.ca. Prices change often, so check the listing before you buy.
Three things that separate castor oils
How it is pressed. Cold pressed and expeller pressed oils are squeezed out mechanically. "Hexane free" means no chemical solvent was used to pull out extra oil. You want both words on the label.
Clear or black. Regular castor oil is pale gold. Jamaican black castor oil comes from roasted beans, so it is darker and smells earthy. Same plant, different process.
Bottle size and type. A small dropper bottle is easy for scalp, lashes and brows. A big squeeze bottle is cheaper per mL and better for castor oil packs and body use.
Castor oils compared (prices in CAD)
| Brand | Size | Price | Price per mL | Organic? | Pressing | Bottle | Where sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil | 60 mL | $13.99 | $0.23 | Yes, certified organic ingredients | Cold pressed, hexane free, unrefined | Glass, dropper | plantoflifeco.com |
| Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil | 8 fl oz (about 236 mL) | $16.99 | $0.07 | USDA Organic | Cold pressed, hexane free, unrefined | Not listed | Amazon.ca |
| Heritage Store Castor Oil | 118 mL / 473 mL | $9.99 / $22.39 | $0.08 / $0.05 | Not stated | Cold pressed, hexane free | BPA free | Amazon.ca |
| NOW Solutions Castor Oil | 118 mL / 473 mL | $7.24 / $19.99 | $0.06 / $0.04 | Not stated (Non-GMO Project Verified) | Expeller pressed, hexane free | Not listed | Amazon.ca |
| Handcraft Blends Organic Castor Oil | 354 mL | $13.99 | $0.04 | USDA organic | Expeller pressed, hexane free | Plastic | Amazon.ca |
| Pura D'or Organic Castor Oil | 118 mL | $22.99 | $0.19 | USDA Certified Organic | Cold pressed, hexane free | Not listed | Amazon.ca |
| Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil | 8 oz (about 236 mL) | $27.99 | $0.12 | Not stated | Traditionally processed in Jamaica, unrefined | Not listed | Amazon.ca |
Best overall for hair, lashes and brows: Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil
Every box a castor oil shopper checks is on one label: certified organic ingredients, cold pressed, unrefined, hexane free, single ingredient. It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper, so you can put a few drops right on your roots or brush it through brows without a mess.
Straight talk: it costs more per mL than every big bottle in the table. You are paying for organic, glass and a size you will actually finish. At $13.99 it is also one of the lowest totals at checkout.
Best budget organic: Handcraft Blends Organic Castor Oil
If you go through castor oil fast, for castor oil packs, body oiling or mixing your own blends, this is the value pick. It is $13.99 for 354 mL on Amazon.ca, about $0.04 per mL, USDA organic, expeller pressed and hexane free.
The trade off: the listing says it comes in a plastic bottle, with no dropper. For daily scalp, lash and brow use, many people still prefer a small glass dropper bottle like ours.
Best budget overall: NOW Solutions Castor Oil
The biggest bottle in our table: $19.99 for 473 mL on Amazon.ca, about $0.04 per mL. NOW says it is 100% pure, expeller pressed, hexane free and Non-GMO Project Verified.
The listing makes no organic claim. Buy it if you want a lot of castor oil for the least money and organic does not matter to you.
Best organic mid-size: Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
A good middle ground. It is $16.99 for 8 fl oz on Amazon.ca, about $0.07 per mL, USDA Organic, cold pressed, hexane free and unrefined. It has a dropper for lashes and brows. The 8 oz listing does not say what the bottle is made of. Pick it if you want organic in a bigger bottle than ours.
Best classic: Heritage Store Castor Oil
Heritage Store has been making castor oil since 1969. The 118 mL bottle is $9.99 on Amazon.ca. It is cold pressed and hexane free, with castor seed oil as the only ingredient. This version does not claim to be organic.
Best for lash and brow shoppers: Pura D'or Organic Castor Oil
Pura D'or markets its castor oil for fuller looking lashes and brows. It is USDA Certified Organic, cold pressed and hexane free, at $22.99 for 118 mL ($0.19 per mL). That is a little cheaper per mL than ours, but $9 more at checkout.
Best Jamaican black castor oil: Sunny Isle or Tropic Isle Living
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil is traditionally processed in Jamaica and sold on Amazon.ca for $27.99 per 8 oz. Tropic Isle Living sells its Original JBCO on its own site for US$13.99 (8 oz), with beans grown in Jamaica and roasted.
Pick black castor oil if you like the darker oil and earthy scent. Pick clear, cold pressed castor oil if you want a pale, mild oil for lashes and brows.
Want rosemary in it already?
Plant of Life Rosemary & Castor Oil ($16.95, 60 mL) is our most popular hair serum: castor oil first, with jojoba, rosemary, peppermint, tea tree and lavender. It is ready to use, so there is nothing to mix.
What to look for when buying
- "Cold pressed" and "hexane free" on the label. Mechanical pressing, no chemical solvent.
- One ingredient. Pure castor oil should list only Ricinus communis seed oil.
- A real organic claim. Look for USDA Organic or "certified organic" on the label or listing, not just "natural".
- The right size for your use. 60 mL dropper for scalp, lashes and brows. 350 mL or more for packs and body care.
- Glass or plastic. If you prefer glass, check the listing. Many big bottles are plastic or do not say.
FAQ
Which castor oil is best for hair in Canada?
For scalp, lashes and brows, choose a castor oil that is organic, cold pressed and hexane free in a dropper bottle. Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil checks all of those for $13.99. For castor oil packs and body use, a big bottle like Handcraft Blends Organic or NOW Solutions costs less per mL.
Is Jamaican black castor oil better than regular castor oil for hair?
Neither is "better". Both come from castor beans. Jamaican black castor oil is made from roasted beans, so it is darker with an earthy smell. Regular cold pressed castor oil is pale with a mild scent. Choose by color, texture and scent.
What does cold pressed and hexane free mean?
Cold pressed means the oil was squeezed from the beans mechanically. Hexane free means no chemical solvent was used to pull extra oil out. Both terms point to a less processed oil. Our castor oil label says cold pressed and hexane free, and the product page calls it unrefined.
How do you use castor oil on your scalp?
Our directions: apply about a quarter-size amount to dry roots and scalp, massage evenly, and leave it on for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours overnight before washing. Castor oil is thick, so many people mix it with a lighter oil like jojoba. See our castor oil for hair growth guide.
Can I mix castor oil with rosemary oil?
Yes, it is one of the most popular hair oil pairings. Add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to castor oil and massage into the scalp. Or skip the mixing with Plant of Life Rosemary & Castor Oil, already blended with jojoba. Our castor oil complete guide covers more uses.
Get the castor oil we would pick
Organic, cold pressed, hexane free, in glass. Get Plant of Life Organic Castor Oil for $13.99, and add Rosemary & Castor Oil if you want a ready-made scalp blend. Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first order. Orders over $49 ship free, backed by our 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
