10 Beauty Benefits Of Castor Oil

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Castor oil is a natural plant oil from the seed of the castor plant. Castor Oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which contribute to a beautiful body.  

Castor oil is commonly used as a laxative, but it has many other wonderful properties as well. It is extremely softening on hair and skin as it has the ability to maintain moisture levels. It is well known for its ability to strengthen hair. It is an emollient oil which acts as a deep conditioner for both skin and hair. Because of these properties, castor oil has been used as a hair and skin cosmetic for thousands of years.

Many derivatives of ricinoleate, are used in some common cosmetic products like soaps, eyeliner, deodorant, lipstick or perfumes. If you are looking forward to a good option to replace chemical treatments for any of your beauty problems, consider castor oil as your first choice.  Add castor oil also to your beauty kit and enjoy the new changes it brings. Here are some beauty benefits of castor oil.

1.      Fades age spots: Using castor oil is an easy way to fade age spots. Rub the oil over the age spot and massage in a gentle circular motion two times a day.

2.      Promotes hair growth: Castor oil is well-known for its ability to promote hair growth. Apply castor oil on the scalp and massage gently. Leave it for half an hour and then wash off with mild shampoo.

3.      Hair conditioning: The natural fatty acids in castor oil make it a good hair conditioner. Apply castor oil to the full length of your hair at least 15 minutes prior to the use of shampoo.

4.      Good for hand and nails:  Castor oil can be used to massage your hand which will keep it free from wrinkles. Apply castor oil to your cuticles and nails every night before bed. Castor oil softens the cuticle and prevents cracking.

5.      Skin cleansing: Castor oil is very similar to skin's natural oils. Because of this, it will help to keep the moisture of the skin.

6.      Treat cracked heels: If you are worrying about your cracked heels, then definitely it is time for you to start applying castor oil on your cracked foot.

7.      Prevent wrinkles: Castor oil is very effective in removing wrinkles. Massage the oil on your skin until it gets absorbed completely. Wash it off after some time.

8.      Effective on skin moles: Mix castor oil with 2 tbsp. of baking soda. Apply this paste generously to the mole. Remove after some time. Repeat the procedure for several days until the mole is removed.

9.      Act as skin moisturiser: It can be effectively used on dry and rough skin to make them smooth and supple. It is a good skin emollient which keeps the skin hydrated.

10.  Diminish stretch marks:  Mix two tablespoons of almond oil and one tablespoon of castor oil. Rub in circular motion over the stretch marks. Keep for ten minutes and then wash off.

11.  Prevent sagging of skin: As we grow older, our skin  loses its elasticity gradually and this causes the skin to sag. Castor oil can be used effectively for preventing sagging skin. Castor oil will keep the skin moisturised and tight.