Where to Buy Castor Oil in Lagos: Shop Address, Price and What to Check

If you are looking for where to buy castor oil in Lagos, you can now pick up a 200ml bottle of xHerbs cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil at Elo-Ruks Naturals, Shop E2/379, Articles Market, Abule Oshun, Lagos. The shop is in Articles Market on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, by the Trade Fair Complex. If the trip doesn't suit you, the same bottle is available on xherbs.store for delivery across Lagos. This guide covers how to find the shop, what the bottle looks like, what it costs, and what to check before you pay for castor oil anywhere in Lagos.

Quick answer: Elo-Ruks Naturals, Shop E2/379, Articles Market, Abule Oshun, Lagos. Ask for xHerbs Castor Oil, 200ml (cream label, dark amber glass bottle). The shop also stocks xHerbs Black Seed Oil.

Where exactly is the shop?

Elo-Ruks Naturals is inside Articles Market (many people say "Article Market"), in the Abule Oshun area of the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The market sits by the Trade Fair Complex, so if you know Trade Fair you are already close. When you get to the market, ask for Shop E2/379 or for Elo-Ruks Naturals by name.

• From Mile 2, Festac, Amuwo-Odofin or Abule-Ado: head Badagry-bound on the expressway towards Trade Fair and Abule Oshun.
• From Okokomaiko, Iyana-Iba (LASU) or Ojo: head Lagos-bound, towards Mile 2, until you reach the Abule Oshun and Trade Fair stretch.
• From Satellite Town or Alaba International Market: you are a short trip away on the same corridor.

Be careful not to confuse it with the Abule Osun jetty area inside Satellite Town. Articles Market is on the expressway itself. Opening hours are not published yet, so plan a daytime visit and avoid assuming the shop is open late or on Sundays. More on the shop in Elo-Ruks Naturals, Article Market.

What you are buying: xHerbs Castor Oil 200ml

Knowing what the bottle looks like saves you from picking up something else from a crowded shelf. The xHerbs castor oil comes in a 200ml dark amber glass bottle with a silver cap and a cream label that reads "xHerbs Castor Oil, 200ml, 100%". The bottom of the label says "Deeply penetrating authentic cold pressed oil, hexane free."

• Cold-pressed: the oil is pressed mechanically from castor seeds instead of being pulled out with heat and chemical solvents.
• Hexane-free: no hexane solvent is used. A lot of cheap commercial castor oil is solvent-extracted because it squeezes more oil out of each seed.
• Dark glass: light speeds up the breakdown of oils. Amber glass helps the oil keep longer than clear plastic does.

The xHerbs castor oil is sold for external use: hair, scalp, skin, massage and castor oil packs. It is not sold as a drinking laxative, so do not take it by mouth.

How much is castor oil in Lagos?

Prices in the shop are set by Elo-Ruks Naturals, so confirm at the counter. For reference, the same 200ml bottle sells for ₦10,500 on xherbs.store as of October 2026, which works out to about ₦52 per ml. On Jumia, small 70ml pharmacy-brand bottles were listed at roughly ₦9,200 to ₦11,000 when we checked in October 2026, which is closer to ₦130 to ₦157 per ml. That makes a 200ml cold-pressed bottle one of the better-value options in Lagos. For a full breakdown by brand, size and type, read our castor oil price in Nigeria guide.

What to check before you pay for castor oil anywhere in Lagos

Castor oil is easy to dilute with cheaper, thinner oils, and a lot of it is sold decanted into unlabelled bottles. Wherever you buy, take one minute to check these:

1. A sealed bottle with a proper label. Avoid oil poured into reused water or soft-drink bottles. You can't know where it came from or what was added.
2. "Cold-pressed" and, ideally, "hexane-free" on the label. If the label says neither, ask how the oil was made.
3. Thickness. Tilt the bottle. Real castor oil is one of the thickest plant oils and moves slowly, almost like honey. Oil that runs like groundnut oil has probably been cut with something thinner.
4. Colour. Cold-pressed castor oil is pale yellow to golden and clear. Very dark oil is normal only for Jamaican black castor oil, which is a different product. Our Jamaican black castor oil vs cold-pressed comparison explains the difference.
5. Smell. Mild and slightly nutty is fine. Perfume, or a sharp, sour smell, is a warning sign.

We go deeper on this in how to know original castor oil in Nigeria.

What people in Lagos use castor oil for

• Hair and edges: as a thick sealing oil for dry hair, thinning edges and scalps under braids and wigs. Castor oil moisturises and can reduce breakage, but no clinical study has shown that it makes hair grow faster. See our honest castor oil for hair growth routine.
• Dry skin: heels, elbows, knees and cuticles, especially during harmattan.
• Massage and castor oil packs: warmed oil on a cloth over tired muscles or joints for comfort. Castor oil packs are relaxing, but they are not a proven treatment for fibroids, cysts or any disease. See how to do a castor oil pack safely.
• Brows: a tiny amount on a cotton bud. Keep it out of your eyes.

Many people pair it with black seed oil for a scalp blend. Our guide to mixing black seed oil and castor oil for hair covers ratios.

Safety notes

• Pregnancy: castor oil has a long history of being used to bring on labour, which can be risky without medical supervision. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor or midwife before using castor oil in any form.
• Babies: never give castor oil to infants.
• Eyes: do not put castor oil in your eyes.
• Patch test: rub a little on your inner arm and wait 24 hours before using it on your scalp or face.

Can't make it to Abule Oshun?

If you live on the other side of Lagos, such as Ikeja, Yaba, Lekki, Ajah or Ikorodu, the trip to Articles Market may cost more in time and transport than the oil itself. Order xHerbs Castor Oil 200ml online and have it delivered instead. If you live or work around Festac, Satellite Town, Alaba, Ojo, Iyana-Iba, Okokomaiko or Amuwo-Odofin, walking into the shop is the quickest way to get a bottle today.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get castor oil in Lagos?

Cold-pressed xHerbs Castor Oil (200ml) is stocked at Elo-Ruks Naturals, Shop E2/379, Articles Market, Abule Oshun, on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway by Trade Fair. You can also order it on xherbs.store for delivery anywhere in Lagos. Pharmacies usually carry small 70ml bottles at a higher price per ml.

Where can I buy cold-pressed castor oil in Lagos?

Elo-Ruks Naturals at Articles Market, Abule Oshun, stocks xHerbs castor oil, which is labelled cold-pressed and hexane-free. Many pharmacy and supermarket castor oils do not say how they were extracted, so read the label.

How much is a bottle of castor oil in Lagos?

It depends on size and type. In October 2026, 100ml to 250ml bottles in Nigeria mostly ranged from about ₦6,000 to ₦20,000. xHerbs Castor Oil 200ml is ₦10,500 on xherbs.store. The in-store price at Elo-Ruks Naturals is set by the shop.

Is the castor oil at Elo-Ruks Naturals original?

The shop stocks sealed xHerbs bottles, the same product sold on xherbs.store. Check for the cream xHerbs label, the "cold pressed oil, hexane free" line and an unbroken cap before you pay.

Can I drink this castor oil?

No. xHerbs Castor Oil is sold for external use on hair, skin and massage. Castor oil taken by mouth is a strong laxative and should only be used with a doctor's or pharmacist's advice.

Bottom line: To buy castor oil in Lagos, go to Elo-Ruks Naturals, Shop E2/379, Articles Market, Abule Oshun, by Trade Fair on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, and ask for xHerbs Castor Oil 200ml. It is cold-pressed and hexane-free, in a dark glass bottle. If you are far from Abule Oshun, order the same bottle on xherbs.store.