Believe it or not, but castor oil can help with your hair and skin. Castor oil has a bad reputation as an unpleasant laxative. However, aside from being used as a laxative, castor oil finds many uses in the beauty industry. More precisely, castor oil can help your hair grow, and your skin glow. So, how does castor oil helps? And what are some of the uses? Let’s break them down.

Being that castor oil has antibacterial and cleansing properties, it is only natural to find usage as a face cleaner. To be fair, you should include castor oil in your natural cleansing routine. The oil cleansing method and theory has been around for hundreds of years. The theory goes like this. Castor oil, and other oils, help you cleanse dirt and oil from your face better than soap and water. Unlike soap, oil dissolves other oils easily and more effectively.

Now, do not expect some scientific backup and research for the theory. However, people who have tried it, swear by it. In any case, it is worth giving it a try if you are not satisfied with your skin-care products. And besides, it is always better to try some natural product, than stick to the cosmetic industry products. Unlike cosmetic products, castor oil will not cause inflammation on your face thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

For the oil cleaning method, mix equal parts of olive oil and castor oil, and then massage on your face. After 5 to 10 minutes of gently massage, wash your face and wipe the oils with warm washcloth.

Back in ancient Egypt, castor oil was a popular remedy. Women in Egypt mixed castor oil with rosemary, almond, and other oils for hair growth. Castor oil for hair growth is proven by some studies. For starters, studies have shown that castor oil has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Castor oil is also rich in protein, an ingredient that is crucial for keeping your hair healthy. Last, but not least, castor oil helps with folliculitis and contains ricinoleic acid, improving the pH value of your scalp and promoting healthy circulation.

You can use castor oil as a conditioner. Always apply castor oil on damp hair, and focus on your scalp. Now, gently massage the oil through your hair, and let it stay there for 20 minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo to remove the oil. If you like, you can even leave castor oil to work its magic overnight. Another way to use it is to apply and then comb through your hair with soft-bristle baby brush. Castor oil is also perfect for preventing dandruff and dry scalp at children.

As mentioned at the beginning, going for the natural remedy is better than cosmetic products. But if you like to know the wide usage of castor oil, just look at some cosmetic products. For example, castor oil finds usage for flower scents, perfumes, lipsticks, and much more.