How to use it on hair and skin

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Do you want to improve your hair routine to revive your dry, damaged or too thin hair? Castor oil, extracted from the seeds of a shrub (ricinus communis), works wonders on all types of hair. It is also an excellent care for the skin, nails, eyelashes and eyebrows. Here's everything you need to know about this rich and amazing vegetable oil.

The powerful properties of castor oil

Like other vegetable oils (coconut oil, jojoba oil, black seed oil, avocado oil, etc.) used in cosmetic products (mask, body care, shampoo, etc.), castor oil (which is found in an inci list by its English name "castor oil", was already used in antiquity for its many virtues. The proof: it is said that the queen of Egypt Cleopatra adored it and used it on a daily basis to remove makeup and grow your eyelashes!
Yellow, thick, particularly viscous, even sticky, this vegetable oil, which we prefer to choose organic and obtained by first cold pressing for better quality, can be put off. But in reality, it makes it very economical, and it turns out that when mixed with more fluid vegetable oils, such as sweet almond oil or jojoba oil, it is much easier to use. This also makes it a very moisturizing and nourishing product whether for the skin, hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, beard or even nails.
In addition, its beauty benefits, it is also credited with healthier virtues: castor oil would be anti-inflammatory (to be used in massage in areas of joint pain), calming (in the event of migraine, one application would suffice. a few drops on the temples to reduce the pain), and soothing (put a little of this oil on cotton discs, place them in your ears before going to bed, and this is your new natural remedy to fight against insomnia ). It also helps, according to the review of the American Center for Biotechnological Information, to stimulate the immune system, thanks to its natural richness in antioxidants. Another study of 861 people injured by the same research center also found that wounds treated with castor oil healed more effectively than those treated with other care products. Thus, healing, the oil boosts the healing of wounds.

Castor oil to strengthen all hair types

Obtained from the pressure of castor beans, castor oil is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids (including ricinoleic acid) and minerals. A winning combo to pamper hair, whether dry or oily. Like a very nourishing remedy, this oil moisturizes dry or brittle ends, softens dry scalp and makes hair supple … It also promotes hair growth and strengthens hair fiber. In fact, you can also apply it to the eyelashes and eyebrows or to the beard to boost their growth and strengthen them. To do this, be rigorous in use and apply a very small touch once or twice a day for 2 to 3 months.

Our recipe for sublime hair

Apply castor oil to the hair as a mask, paying particular attention to damaged half-lengths and ends twice a week. Leave the mask on for about 30 minutes, then massage the scalp and then follow with two shampoos to remove all vegetable oil residues. Your hair will regain suppleness and shine in the blink of an eye.
A tip for those who don't always have time to make this hair mask: add a few drops of this magic oil to your favorite shampoo and your hair will become more and more silky and shiny with use, without being too much weighed down.

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What are the benefits of castor oil on the face?

It works miracles with our hair, but not only. Its benefits are numerous! Castor oil is also renowned for its healing qualities on the epidermis. This rich oil is indeed ideal for softening sensitive skin, repairing damaged skin, and combating premature aging of the epidermis. If you have atopic-prone skin, stretch marks, small scars, acne or if you suffer from psoriasis, this oil turns out to be a very good remedy, thanks to its antibacterial, purifying, healing and nourishing properties. . You can also mix it with other vegetable oils (coconut oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil …) or essential oils to combine different benefits for your homemade facial treatments.

The homemade anti-wrinkle recipe

To erase fine lines, heat in your hands and apply just a few drops of castor oil (an excess could clog pores) to your face to stimulate the production of collagen, a fibrous protein that gives skin its firmness.

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The benefits of castor oil on the nails

Besides the hair and skin of the face and body in general, castor oil is also useful as a remedy for brittle or splitting nails. Massage it into your fingertips or around the edges of the nails once or twice a week, to make them longer, stronger and to soften the cuticles. You can also make a bowl of castor oil and dip your fingernails in it to strengthen them.
Finally, castor oil, rich in fatty acids, has lightening properties and can also be used to reduce dark spots that you may have on your hands or face when applied regularly.

Does Castor Oil Really Work?

To see a real difference with castor oil and achieve a significant improvement in the quality of the skin, hair, beard, and nails, it is essential to perform your treatment at least three times a week for a period of time. month. Follow the application recommendations we told you about previously, and you will indeed activate the benefits of this amazing oil!

Where can I find castor oil?

You will find castor oil in specialized organic stores (in brands such as Melvita, Floressance, Natessance, etc.), pharmacies and drugstores as well as on certain websites (AromaZone) for home delivery. On the price side, this vegetable oil is a bit expensive: count around € 20 per liter. Note that the prices may vary depending on the store where you buy it of course. Before buying a bottle, make sure that ideally the oil is organic or from a first cold pressing of castor seeds to ensure that there is no chemical treatment and 100 % pure.
As with all vegetable oils, also remember to store your castor oil bottle in a dry place and protected from light to preserve all of its qualities and benefits. Finally, to avoid unpleasant surprises, do not hesitate to test a few drops of the product on your skin before proceeding to a full application to avoid a cosmetic allergy.

It should also be noted that some cosmetic brands add a more or less substantial dose of this vegetable oil to their care in their formulas for its many benefits. We are thinking in particular of Arganicare and its hair line dedicated to castor oil. Shampoo, conditioner, serum … The brand offers treatments to strengthen and thicken hair, but also to help hair growth. Our favorite product in the range? The strengthening mask for a silky, shiny and perfectly healthy mane (which also has very good reviews on Amazon)!

Strengthening mask with organic castor oil, Arganicare – 44 euros