Castor oil

Castor oil 

Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from castor bean seed in its purest form. Its known for its therapeutic properties. Its very popular home medicine, externally or internally for its anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties.

Uses of castor oil in Haircare and Skincare:

Common use of castor oil is 

• For silkier and thick hair
• Excellent laxative properties
• Treating fungal infections on the skin
• Healthy and glowing skin
• Soothing to eyes
• Treating acne and wrinkles
• Thickens eyebrows
• Removes corns and stretch marks
• Body massage
• Relieves joint pains
• Acts as a disinfectant
• Induces labour
• Strengthens immune system

Castor oil is an emollient and humecants which helps to lock moisture into the hair to keep it soft and silky. 

The nutrients in the oil penetrates deep into the roots making the hair regrowth and thickening of the hair from the roots. Also, this oil has excellent anti bacterial and anti fungal properties to treat the skin. Its main constituents, ricinoleic acid is a great anti fungal agent. 

Castor oil was taken as a oral laxative. 

Benefits on Hair:

• Increases the lustre of hair, so hair is shiny
• Improves scalp circulation
• Solves dry scalp issues completely
• Moisturises scalp and seals the moisture in hair
• Thickens hair strands
• Noticeable hair growth 
• Prevents hair loss due to scalp infections
• Controls split ends

How to apply castor oil on hair? 

1. Wear a old t shirt, brush your hair thoroughly.
2. Warm required amount of castor oil for application. 
3. Partition the hair, immerse a small cotton ball onto the castor oil and apply it on the scalp. 
4. Cover the entire scalp by taking partitions. 
5. Apply the remaining oil generously on the hair.
6. Give a relaxing massage with your finger tips for five minutes.
7. Make a bun and wrap with a hair cap or warm towel.
8. Leave it for an hour.
9. Wash with your shampoo.
10. Let it dry out naturally.

Soft, silky and bouncy hair is shining bold. Repeating this procedure two to three times a week for maximum results. 

Benefits on skin:

The miraculous healing properties of castor oil works wonders on the skin,like

• Acts as a night moisturiser
• Relives from acne
• Stimulate eyebrow and eyelashes to grow
• Deep cleansing of the face
• Removes facial scars and tough marks
• Youthful skin
• Clears wrinkles

How to apply castor oil on face?

1. Wash your hands and face completely. Pat dry.
2. Take small quantity of castor oil in your palm. Rough gently. 
3. Now apply the oil in the face. Massage around eyes in circular motions. 
4. Wash your face after twenty minutes with warm water. 

The hidden secret to a glowing skin and healthy hair. 

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