Description
Castor oil is derived from the Castor seeds. Castor oil has been around for a very long time, and has been widely used for medicinal purposes.
Virgin Castor Oil Uses:
- Promotes hair health :
Apply Castor oil to dry, fizzy hair to deep moisturize, nourish, and prevent split ends. Suitable for eyebrows. Adds shine to hair. - Relieves Muscle Soreness :
Castor oil is considered a warm oil that promotes the circulation of fluids in the body. It is excellent as massage oil, and can relieve the soreness resulting from overworking the muscles. Castor oil is a good carrier oil for essential oils. Add a few drops of Roman chamomile oil or peppermint oil to a tablespoon of castor oil to make the massage more relaxing and healing. - Soothes Joint Pain :
The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of ricinoleic acid which constitutes almost 90% of castor oil. A major part of it comes from its decongestant action on the lymphatic system. - Treats Fungal Infections :
Castor oil has a strong fungicidal property thanks to undecylenic acid, which is a breakdown product of the ricinoleic fatty acid abundant in the oil. - Helps Hair Growth :
Applying it to the scalp to promote hair growth. The mechanism at work could be the ability of this warm oil to improve circulation. - Enhances Hair Color :
Castor oil can be used to enhance the natural color of your hair and make it look rich and thick. This oil is a humectant, locking in moisture. When applied on the hair, it preserves the moisture in the hair shaft and makes each strand thicker and darker. - Homemade Natural Mascara :
Applying just castor oil to the eyelashes every night with a mascara brush can give you thicker and darker eyelashes over a period of time. - Deeply Moisturizes Skin :
Castor oil can be used to moisturize dry skin. Being highly viscous, the oil stays put, and penetrates deep into the skin tissue and nourishes it with fatty acids. - Spot Treatment for Skin Problems :
Use castor oil to treat acne, warts, and skin tags. Apply castor oil to these ugly skin growths with a cotton swab. Most of these problems seem to get resolved with regular application for one or two weeks. The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil may be responsible for this healing effect.
