Kreyòl Essence Haitian Black Castor Oil

Haitian black castor oil is roasted before pressing, which is why it smells smoky and sinks in heavier than the clear drugstore version. That density is the point — it seals moisture into thirsty ends and coats a dry scalp instead of evaporating off it.

Warm two or three drops between your palms and work it along the parts after a wash, or use it as a pre-poo the night before. On skin it doubles as a spot treatment for elbows, cuticles and the dry patch on your shins that shows up every January.