{"title":"Personal Care \u0026 Household","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersonal care in South Asian families often starts with oil. Many of us remember a grandmother massaging oil into our hair on a Sunday morning, a ritual called champi, and a warm oil rub for babies and for aching legs in winter. This department brings together those traditional oils with the everyday care and household shelf, so the things you buy with your groceries in the UK can go in the same basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hair-oils\"\u003eHair oils\u003c\/a\u003e include pure almond oil and castor oil, used for scalp massage and for conditioning the lengths of the hair before washing. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003eBody massage oils\u003c\/a\u003e are mustard oils, sarson ka tel, labelled for external use and warmed for full body massage in North Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi homes. Every oil in this department is sold for use on the body only, never for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe department also covers skin care, oral care and laundry: soaps and creams, toothpastes and brushes, and detergents and fabric care suited to cottons, silks and everyday washing. These shelves hold the familiar names of a South Asian household alongside British essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for oil for the kitchen, it lives in a different aisle: see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mustard-oil\"\u003emustard oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-oil\"\u003ecoconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e. The bottles in this department are labelled for external use and are listed here for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a massage, warm the oil gently by standing the bottle in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes, never on the hob. Try any new oil on a small patch of skin first and wait a day. Keep oils tightly capped, away from sunlight, and wipe the neck of the bottle after use so it does not turn sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-ghee-500ml","title":"Aachi Ghee 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi print this 500ml tin as lamp oil, not for edible use, and we list it as it is sold. This is the grade kept for diyas and pooja lamps, where ghee burns cleanly and with very little smoke. It is not a cooking ghee. If you are after one to cook with, take the Amul Pure Ghee 1L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour a little into a brass or clay diya, add a cotton wick and let it soak before you light it. A small lamp gets through only a few millilitres an evening, so one tin will see you through Diwali, Navratri and daily pooja. Keep it well away from the cooking ghee so nobody reaches for the wrong tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAachi Masala is the Chennai house that most South Indian kitchens know for its masalas. Their lamp ghee sits with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e for convenience; the cooking fats are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970004767059,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-ghee-500ml-front.png?v=1790247956"},{"product_id":"dabur-mustard-oil-250ml","title":"Dabur Mustard Oil 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDabur mustard oil 250ml is the pungent, kachi ghani style mustard oil in a small bottle, product of India. \u003cstrong\u003eThis pack is labelled for external use only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in eight languages, so we sell it for body and hair use, not as a cooking oil. If you want a mustard oil to cook with, check the label of any bottle before it goes near the pan; this 250ml suits occasional massage use, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dabur-mustard-oil-475ml\"\u003eDabur Mustard Oil 475ml\u003c\/a\u003e a family that uses it weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm a little between the palms and use it as a traditional hair oil or body massage oil, as households across Bengal, Bihar and Punjab have done for generations. It is also the customary oil for a winter malish. Wash it out thoroughly, as the aroma lingers. Do not use it for cooking or on food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDabur mustard oil 250ml is listed with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e, in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/personal-care-and-household\"\u003epersonal care\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dabur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54981330600275,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/dabur-mustard-oil-250ml-front.png?v=1790247777"},{"product_id":"dabur-mustard-oil-475ml","title":"Dabur Mustard Oil 475ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDabur mustard oil 475ml is the larger bottle of Dabur’s strongly aromatic mustard oil, product of India. \u003cstrong\u003eThe pack is labelled for external use only\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed in English, Bengali, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Danish, so we sell it for hair and body use, not for cooking. Choose the 475ml over the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dabur-mustard-oil-250ml\"\u003eDabur Mustard Oil 250ml\u003c\/a\u003e if mustard oil is part of a weekly routine, since it is the size most households actually get through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage it into the scalp before washing, use it as a body oil in winter, or warm it slightly for a traditional baby or elder malish. It has a sharp, lasting smell, so a little goes a long way and it needs a proper wash out. Keep it away from the kitchen oils so it is never mistaken for a cooking bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDabur mustard oil 475ml sits with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e, within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/personal-care-and-household\"\u003epersonal care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dabur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54981332304211,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/dabur-mustard-oil-475ml-front.png?v=1790172181"},{"product_id":"ktc-mustard-oil-1l","title":"KTC Mustard Oil 1 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis KTC bottle is mustard oil for massage, not for cooking. The label reads external use only, and that is how mustard oil of this grade is sold in Britain. If you want a KTC mustard oil for the pan, the KTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend of 51 per cent mustard oil and 49 per cent rapeseed oil. Pour a little into the palm, rub both hands together to warm it, then work it through the hair and scalp or over the body. Keep it away from the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you came looking for mustard oil to cook with, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-edible-mustard-oil-blend-1l\"\u003eKTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L\u003c\/a\u003e is the one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKTC Mustard Oil 1 Litre is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ktc\"\u003eKTC\u003c\/a\u003e range, and sits with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55035383710035,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-mustard-oil-1l-front.png?v=1790172745"},{"product_id":"ktc-mustard-oil-250ml","title":"KTC Mustard Oil 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Mustard Oil for massage in the small 250ml glass bottle. External use only, as the label says, so this bottle belongs in the bathroom cabinet. For cooking, take the KTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend of 51 per cent mustard oil and 49 per cent rapeseed oil. Warm a little between the palms before it goes on, and keep it away from the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-mustard-oil-1l\"\u003eKTC Mustard Oil 1 Litre\u003c\/a\u003e works out cheaper if you use it weekly. For cooking, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-edible-mustard-oil-blend-1l\"\u003eKTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKTC Mustard Oil 250ml is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ktc\"\u003eKTC\u003c\/a\u003e range, and sits with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55035384201555,"sku":null,"price":1.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-mustard-oil-250ml-front.png?v=1790172753"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-almond-oil-200ml","title":"KTC Pure Almond Oil 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefined almond oil in a 200ml glass bottle, mild enough to cook with and clean enough for skin and hair, which is what most of these bottles are bought for. It is a food grade oil with a full nutrition panel, so it does both jobs honestly. Buy this size if almond oil is an occasional thing; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-almond-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Almond Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e costs less per millilitre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen it goes into badam halwa and Mughlai sweets, over a warm salad, or into baking where a faint almond note is welcome. Warmed slightly between the palms it is the traditional oil for a scalp and body massage, and for babies in a good many South Asian households. Keep it away from strong heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKTC have been packing oils in the West Midlands since 1972 and this is their own bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046860505427,"sku":null,"price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-almond-oil-200ml-front.png?v=1790247492"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-almond-oil-500ml","title":"KTC Pure Almond Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same refined KTC Pure Almond Oil in the larger 500ml glass bottle, for households that use it for massage as well as cooking and get through a small bottle too quickly. The KTC is food grade, with a nutrition panel on the back, so it is equally at home in a halwa and on a scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in badam halwa, Mughlai sweets and baking, or warm a little between the palms for a head and body massage. It is light enough to leave hair soft and loose. Keep the cap closed and the bottle out of direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only use almond oil now and then, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-almond-oil-200ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Almond Oil 200ml\u003c\/a\u003e will not sit open as long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046860865875,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-almond-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790247501"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-castor-oil-250ml","title":"KTC Pure Castor Oil 250ml, for external use","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bottle is labelled for external use only and is not for eating.\u003c\/strong\u003e KTC pure castor oil, 250ml, is the thick traditional massage and hair oil, sold as it is packed. If you came looking for an oil to cook with, everything edible is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range instead, and more massage oils are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour a small amount into your palm, rub both palms together to warm it, then work it through the scalp and hair or over the body. It is heavy and slow to absorb, so a little goes a long way, and it is usually left on before a wash. Keep it away from the eyes and other sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked in the UK by KTC, who have been bottling oils in the West Midlands since 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046866960723,"sku":null,"price":3.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-castor-oil-250ml-front.png?v=1790247553"},{"product_id":"pran-mustard-oil-1l","title":"PRAN Mustard Oil 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eA full litre of PRAN Mustard Oil, pressed from mustard seed in Bangladesh and labelled \u003cstrong\u003efor external use only\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the size for a household where Sunday means oiling everyone’s hair, or where a baby gets a mustard oil massage every morning. The oil is a clear amber with the pungent, nose-tingling smell of real sarson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage into the scalp and lengths, leave it on for as long as you like, then shampoo twice. On the body, work it in before bathing and rinse after two or three minutes. It is too strong for the face and must stay away from the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: mustard seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pran-mustard-oil-500ml\"\u003ePRAN Mustard Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pran-mustard-oil-5l\"\u003ePRAN Mustard Oil 5L\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/radhuni-mustard-oil-1l\"\u003eRadhuni Mustard Oil 1L\u003c\/a\u003e in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55068723741011,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/pran-mustard-oil-1l-front_d05b702b-2767-426f-8c90-3aa126385010.png?v=1790708227"},{"product_id":"radhuni-mustard-oil-1l","title":"Radhuni Mustard Oil 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne litre of Radhuni Mustard Oil from Square Food and Beverage in Pabna, Bangladesh, made from mustard seeds alone. \u003cstrong\u003eIt carries an external use only label\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed in English, French and Arabic, so it belongs with the hair and body oils. A litre lasts a family of four a good few months of weekly champi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm it slightly in a bowl of hot water, part the hair and massage it into the scalp with the fingertips, then wash it out after an hour. On the body it softens winter-dry skin; rub it in before a bath and rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: mustard seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/radhuni-mustard-oil-500ml\"\u003eRadhuni Mustard Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pran-mustard-oil-1l\"\u003ePRAN Mustard Oil 1L\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radhuni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55068729344339,"sku":null,"price":5.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/radhuni-mustard-oil-1l-front.png?v=1790422020"},{"product_id":"soghaat-pure-mustard-oil-5l","title":"Soghaat Pure Mustard Oil 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Pure Mustard Oil is a refined oil pressed from mustard seed in Bangladesh, in a 5 litre bottle with a carry handle. \u003cstrong\u003eThe label marks it for external use only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in English and French, so we sell it for body massage and hair oiling. It has the warm, sharp smell of sarson, and five litres will keep a large family, a salon or a massage practice going for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoghaat’s own directions are simple: pour a few drops into your palm, rub your hands together until the oil feels warm, then massage it into the body or scalp. Decant a smaller bottle for daily use and keep the big one capped in a cool cupboard. Keep it away from the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: mustard seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller bottle, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pran-mustard-oil-1l\"\u003ePRAN Mustard Oil 1L\u003c\/a\u003e is also labelled for external use. If you want a mustard oil to cook with, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-edible-mustard-oil-blend-1l\"\u003eKTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L\u003c\/a\u003e. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087117500755,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-pure-mustard-oil-5l-front.png?v=1790586814"},{"product_id":"trs-pure-mustard-oil-1l","title":"TRS Pure Mustard Oil 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Pure Mustard Oil is a single ingredient oil pressed from mustard seed, with the warm, sharp smell of sarson. \u003cstrong\u003eThe bottle is marked for external use only\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the front and again in the usage notes, so we sell it for body massage and hair oiling. It comes in a one litre bottle, packed in Bangladesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm a little in your palms or in a small bowl set over hot water, then massage it into the scalp an hour or two before washing, or into the arms, legs and back after a bath. Many families use it for baby massage in winter and on dry feet and elbows. Keep it away from the eyes and test a small patch of skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: mustard oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger bottle, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-pure-mustard-oil-5l\"\u003eSoghaat Pure Mustard Oil 5L\u003c\/a\u003e is also labelled for external use. If you want a mustard oil for cooking, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-edible-mustard-oil-blend-1l\"\u003eKTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend 1L\u003c\/a\u003e. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-massage-oils\"\u003ehair and body oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100531278163,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-pure-mustard-oil-1l-front_cf56192b-4d65-4812-9017-ecb74d793918.png?v=1790710046"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/personal-care-and-household.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}