New 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 completely13.
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