We Tried Everything, then We Found Castor Oil..

A note from the founders of Olea

Before Olea ever existed, we were just two people on a mission to find the simplest, most natural way to care for our skin. Somewhere along that journey, we discovered castor oil and everything changed. 

We didn’t fall for castor oil because it was trendy. We fell in love because it worked. Immediately. Within days of using it, our skin looked plumper, felt softer, and had a glow we hadn’t seen in years. It was like our complexions finally had what they were craving — something nourishing, natural, and deeply restorative.

It’s not just about moisture. Castor oil is one of the most deeply penetrating oils in nature, thanks to its high concentration of ricinoleic acid, a rare fatty acid known for its ability to deliver hydration far beneath the surface of the skin. That’s what gives castor oil its signature richness — and why the results are so transformational.

And once we saw what it could do, we started using it everywhere: on scrapes and bruises, on chapped lips and dry elbows. We noticed faster healing, less scarring, and skin that felt more resilient. To us, castor oil became more than an ingredient — it became a miracle in a jar.

Over time, we’ve learned how to make the most of castor oil’s magic — and we wanted to share a few of our personal rituals with you:

• Use it to seal in hydration. We always apply it as the final step after water-based products like serums or facial mists. It acts like a natural sealant, locking in all that moisture so your skin stays hydrated longer.

• Timing matters. We like to apply it about 90 minutes before bed. This gives the oil time to absorb, so it nourishes deeply without transferring onto your pillowcase.

• It’s not just for your face. We use it everywhere — lips, elbows, cuticles, and even on scrapes and bruises. It’s our go-to for anything that needs soothing or healing.