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. 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.

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.

Simply put: Castor oil will probably not clog your pores. You see, Castor Oil has a comedogenic rating of 0-1. Which means that it most likely will not clog your pores or cause skin irritation. Comedogenicity refers to the ability of a substance, typically found in skincare and cosmetic products, to clog pores and potentially cause comedones, or non-inflammatory acne lesions more commonly known as pimples and blackheads! So, if something is non-comedogenic, it means that it will not contribute to bad skin and breakouts. Castor Oil is non-comedogenic.

Is the mess and fear of staining your fabrics what has stopped you from doing a Castor Oil Pack in the past? Probably, and that’s why this pack was designed by a naturopathic doctor just for you to be LESS-mess. NO, it is not messless, but it’s LESS messy than a DIY pack. Castor Oil does stain, so always wear old clothing over top, just in case. Note that your pack will become messy over time and should be replaced every 2 months.

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

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 every 2 months for ease of use, comfort, and sanitation.

FNew 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 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:

• 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