Where does castor oil come from?
Castor oil comes from the crushed seeds of a tropical shrub. Also called castor oil, it owes its properties to its exceptional composition. It is composed of vitamin E, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
The castor plant is found in India and tropical Africa; the shrub has yellow/green flowers and magnificent palmate leaves. The fruits, meanwhile, are green or red.
What are the benefits of castor oil?
Castor oil has many virtues and can be used in different ways. It is particularly effective in soothing skin problems. Don't be surprised by its very dense and viscous appearance, as it is a truly super-powerful treatment.
It will soften, repair and moisturize your facial skin, but it also helps to fade dark spots.
This treatment has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which is ideal for preventing infections by eliminating bacteria and impurities.
Its nourishing and strengthening actions accelerate the growth of hair, beard, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
To summarize, this oil is renowned for:
Benefits for hair:
- Softer and shinier
- Increases hair volume
- Accelerates hair growth
- Slows down hair loss
- Strengthens and revitalizes hair
Benefits for the face:
- Nourishes and repairs the skin
- Evens out skin tone
- Soothes itching
- Removes eye and face makeup
Benefits for nails:
- Moisturizes cuticles
- Strengthens brittle nails
Benefits for beard:
- Denser and fuller
- Silky and soft hair
- Faster hair growth
- Hydrated and healthy skin
How to use my castor oil?
This oil is for external application, it is used topically, i.e., on the skin, eyelashes, eyebrows, beard, etc. It can be used pure or in synergy with other vegetable oils or essential oils.
Castor oil is a real gem, allowing for many uses:
For hair:
- Devitalized hair: Mix 3 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil, one teaspoon of castor oil, and two tablespoons of argan oil in a glass bottle. It is recommended to apply this mixture before shampooing to your ends and lengths (rinse with shampoo).
- Hair loss: Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which stimulates the hair follicle and boosts microcirculation in the scalp to improve hair health. Dilute 10 ml of castor and argan oil in equal parts, then add 3 drops of noble laurel essential oil. Apply by massaging your scalp. Leave on for at least 15 minutes, then wash your hair.
For eyelashes and eyebrows:
- Eyelash & eyebrow growth: Castor oil acts on eyebrows and eyelashes. As with hair, it strengthens the hairs, allowing them to grow in the best possible conditions. To apply, pour a drop of castor oil onto an eyelash brush, then brush your eyelashes and eyebrows with it.
For the face:
- Anti-aging prevention: It can be applied pure, directly to the skin. It is ideal as an anti-wrinkle treatment because it contains proteins that stimulate collagen production.
- For a radiant skin treatment: Mix 5 drops of castor oil with two tablespoons of apricot kernel oil, then 2 drops of neroli. You can apply this treatment daily in the morning.
For nails:
- Brittle nails: Mix 4 drops of Atlas cedar essential oil in 1 teaspoon of castor oil. Every evening, during TV time, place a drop of this mixture on your cuticles, then massage them.
For the beard:
- Beard growth: Combine one teaspoon of castor oil, one of coconut oil, and one teaspoon of shea butter... You can apply a small amount in the evening by massaging your beard hairs.
