4 AMAZING BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL
4 AMAZING BENEFITS OF
CASTOR OIL
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans known to contain anti-flammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidants and pain-relieving properties. It is a colourless pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.
Castor oil is a very thick consistency implemented in many different ways. This natural oil serves many other purpose and it is majorly of two kind which is the Pure castor oil and Black Jamaican castor oil. But throughout this post we will majorly focus on the pure castor oil.
4 BENEFITS
SKIN
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a non-saturated fatty
acid which can serve as a very good natural moisturizer for the face. It helps
to hydrate the skin and soften rough patches and could even act as a
replacement for your normal store-bought moisturizers and lotions.
It contains very good anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory
properties making it ideal for soothing irritated skin, reducing acne and
preventing breakouts.
Castor oil is a very thick oil, so the common question is
“Won’t it clog the pores when using it as a moisturizer?” Well the answer to
this question is “No”, despite castor oil being a thick oil it would not clog
your pores but if you are still not satisfied, feel free to mix the oil with a
suitable carrier oil of your choice like Coconut oil or Olive oil.
To use castor oil for skin, apply a small amount to clean,
dry skin and massage gently until fully absorbed. It can also be mixed with
other oils or skincare products for added benefits.
If an irritation occur during the cause of using, it is best
to discontinue use.
EYELASH
Well as good as Castor oil can be for the skin, it can also
be very good for promoting eyelash growth. If you wish to have longer lashes
the natural way, you can try using castor oil as the nourishing properties of
castor oil promote eyelash growth and strengthen the lash follicles.
To use Castor for eyelash growth, Using a clean mascara wand or cotton swab, apply a small amount of oil to your lashes before bedtime. Be consistent with this routine, and you may notice a visible difference in the length and thickness of your lashes over time.
You can read more about how to grow your eyelashes in this blog post here
HAIR GROWTH
Castor oil is a well-known for its ability to promote hair
growth and address common hair issues. Rich in nutrients such as Vitamin E,
minerals, and fatty acids, it nourishes the scalp, strengthens hair shafts and
stimulates hair follicles. It could be used just as it is, or mixed with
carrier oils to make a hair growth oil or used in diy hair masks and pre-poo
treatments.
To use castor oil for hair growth, simply massage a small
amount onto your scalp and hair, leave it on for a few hours or overnight, then
wash it out with a gentle shampoo. Regular use can lead to thicker, longer, and
healthier hair.
AS A LAXATIVE
While there are a lot of good benefits attached to using
castor oil, there are also side effects it causes in some people.
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ALLERGY: It may cause some allergy reaction in
some people when first applied to the skin so it is advisable to first test if
your skin may be allergic to this oil by first applying just a moderate amount
on a small patch of skin to see how your skin would react.
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GASTROINTESTINAL(GI) SIDE EFFECTS: While
Medically, Castor oil is used to help stop constipation, it could also cause GI
side effects such as dizziness, bloating or vomiting. So it is best to use
under medical supervision
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Castor oil also has restrictions to specific
individuals, especially people with certain health conditions including
appendicitis, bowel perforation, gastrointestinal obstruction and pregnant
individuals therefore should only be used upon medical consultation.
Overall, Castor oil could be versatile in its use as a skin
moisturizer, for hair and eyelash growth and as a laxative however if you
observe an irritation or allergy make sure to discontinue immediately, although
the symptoms doesn’t happen to everyone.
Make sure to try out using this castor oil and observe the
difference it makes.
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