There are many vegetable oils: olive, sunflower, linseed, etc. And each of them is very useful for our body. Today we will talk about castor oil, which is very useful for our beauty.
What is a castor oil
Castor oil is derived from the plant castor oil, which belongs to the family of euphorbia. For this, seeds are collected and pressed out of the seeds with direct pressing. In appearance, the oil is a transparent viscous liquid without a color or slightly yellowish hue, immiscible with water. The oil has an unpleasant smell and a very unpleasant taste. When you try it, at first the taste does not make itself felt, and after a few seconds it appears and can cause even a gag reflex. At low temperatures, the oil becomes thicker and turbidity appears.
Castor oil is 85% contains ricinic acid. Also, the composition includes stearic, oleic, palmitic, linoleic, and other acids. Ricin and ricinin, which are in large quantities in castor oil, are toxic, so people who collect castor oil are exposed to various diseases. But nevertheless, when you wring out all the harmful substances evaporate, and the oil turns into a very useful product.
The use of castor oil is very extensive. It is used in the manufacture of industrial products, in the pharmaceutical, perfume, food industries, medicine and, of course, in cosmetology.
Use in cosmetology
Castor oil is an excellent ancient folk remedy. It is used to care for the face, eyebrows, hair, eyelashes. In cosmetics, castor oil is very widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics, but it uses a highly hydrogenated castor oil, which is called castor salomus in another way. Salomas is used most often in the production of lipstick. Also, oil is added in the manufacture of creams, hair masks and other cosmetic products. But in order not to buy specially funds with castor oil, you can make them yourself at home. To do this, add only 1-2 drops of oil in tonics, creams, scrubs and other cosmetics. Only add oil to the portion you will use immediately, and not to the entire jar.
For eyelashes
It is believed that the use of castor oil helps with the loss of eyelashes. It is added to the therapeutic mascara. As a result, the eyelashes strengthen, become lush, longer and grow faster. If you do not have such carcass, then you can simply apply ordinary castor oil on your eyelashes with a clean and dry brush for the carcass, but you should avoid getting oil in your eyes.
Lip sealant
Castor oil plays a major role in the production of lip balms. This is an excellent remedy for weathering your lips, as well as for lips that are prone to dryness. If you regularly use balm with castor oil - your sponges will forget about the problems and become tender.
For hair
Castor oil - just a find when caring for hair. To strengthen and combat hair problems, it is recommended to use Jamaican oil. Regular use of castor oil in hair cosmetics will:
- Prevent dry skin on the head.
- Hair will become shiny and thick.
- The condition of the hair will improve.
- Hair will be less prone to damage.
- The scalp and hair will be well hydrated.
- Hair growth will increase.
Usefulness for face and body
Castor oil is very useful for facial skin, especially prone to dryness, peeling, acne. Facial massage with him, as well as masks with it will help get rid of small wrinkles and significantly improve the skin condition.
Also fruitfully the oil affects the skin of the hands, strengthens the thin and brittle nails. The use of preheated oil will soften calluses and corns, heal wounds, and also reduce pain in the legs. The best effect is achieved if you put on warm gloves or socks after application. After the procedure, you will notice that the skin has become silky and softer.
Yes, castor oil is very useful, but you need to remember that it can provoke an allergy, so it's best to consult a doctor.