Today on the Internet you can see many reviews of castor oil. It is used both in cosmetology and in folk medicine, and is used both externally and internally. The article will tell in more detail about castor oil: its properties, release forms, as well as recipes for beauty and treatment of diseases.
What is castor oil?
Castor oil has long been known under several names. It is also called castor oil, castor oil and ricin oil. The product is a completely colorless (or transparent yellowish) rather viscous liquid, which has a characteristic odor. The product is extracted from the seeds of castor oil plant - a medicinal plant that is part of the family of euphorbiaceae. That is why castor oil in cosmetologists and medicine has been widely used.
Castor oil composition
The main active ingredient is ricinoleic acid. Its share reaches 80 percent. The remainder of the composition of castor oil is represented by several fatty acids. It is stearic, oleic, linoleic and palmitic. Due to this variety, the tool has many useful properties.
Properties and Application
Castor is distinguished by the fact that it has a peculiar specific taste. At first glance, it is mild, but afterwards it starts to seem unpleasant and usually causes a gag reflex. But if you take ricin oil inside, you can get rid of constipation, toxins, toxins, colds, improve the intestines, stomach and strengthen the immune system.
External use of castor oil allows you to remove papillomas, eliminate age-related changes, corns, warts, scars. Also, with its help, you can soften the coarsened layers of the skin, cope with burns, relieve inflammation, irritation and enhance hair growth.
Harm and contraindications
Castor oil can not be used in several cases. In inflammatory processes, liver diseases, all types of obstruction, poisoning, internal bleeding, infringement of a hernia and during pregnancy. Also a contraindication is childhood, since a young body can experience severe dehydration.
According to reviews, castor oil is well tolerated with proper and reasonable use. But an overdose can harm the body. It manifests itself in the form of severe diarrhea, cramping, loss of consciousness and impaired renal function.
Castor Reviews
Mostly reviews of castor oil are positive. Very often, girls smear their hair on their heads so that they do not split and grow faster. Castor oil gives excellent results when applied to eyelashes, eyebrows and nails. Castor is indispensable for solving various skin problems. Therefore, many women constantly lubricate this face, hair, hands, eyelashes and eyebrows with this tool.
Users also note that ricin oil helps fight colds and has a laxative effect. However, when taken orally, you need to be careful, because in some men and women after this use, the stomach begins to hurt.
Release form and cost
Castor oil is obtained by hot and cold pressing. In the latter embodiment, all useful substances are stored. The lighter the product, the better it is. Castor is released in several formats. This allows you to use it externally and inward. In the latter case, only a refined product is suitable for castor oil treatment. If used differently, vomiting or indigestion will occur. For cosmetic purposes, you can use a product of any degree of purification.
So, in what forms are castor oil produced?
- Cosmetic oil. It is poured into plastic and glass bottles of 30 and 50 milliliters. On average, it costs 60 rubles. Such a tool is suitable only for external use.
- Oil for oral administration. This type of product can be found in a dark glass container. It is produced in the same volume - 30 and 50 milliliters. But it costs already more expensive - an average of 70-80 rubles per bottle.
- In capsules. Castor oil in this format is considered a food supplement. Unlike the previous version, it is much more convenient to take it. Each capsule usually contains 1000 or 500 milligrams of castor oil (depending on the packaging). But the price of the product is already biting. It ranges from 250 to 1000 rubles. The cost depends on the manufacturer, the number of capsules and the availability of other ingredients in the composition.
Castor oil can be purchased over the counter at any pharmacy.
Castor cold treatment
The healing properties of castor oil make it effective for coughing and bronchitis. To do this, you need to lubricate the body between the shoulder blades and the chest with a healing composition before going to bed, and then cover yourself with a warm blanket. The procedure is repeated for 7-10 days. The therapeutic composition is prepared from 40 milliliters of castor oil and 20 milliliters of turpentine.
With a runny nose or sinusitis, 2 drops of castor oil should be instilled into each nostril. The procedure is repeated three times a day. Children under three years of age cannot be treated in this way.
If otitis media has arisen against the background of a cold, then warm castor oil needs to be poured into the ear 1-2 drops twice a day. An important condition is the absence of purulent discharge and damage to the eardrum. Such treatment is not suitable for children under two years of age.
During an epidemic of seasonal viral infections, before going out, it is recommended to lubricate the nasal passage with castor oil from the inside and process the nose wings from the outside. This will help not catch a cold.
Castor oil for the intestines and digestive system
For internal use, you need to choose a castor with a high degree of purification. You can take the drug no more than three days in a row.
For constipation, take 15 capsules or 15-30 milliliters of castor oil at a time. For children, this dose is 5 capsules (or 10 milliliters). Castor can be washed down with warm milk or ginger tea.
To get rid of worms, you need to drink 50 milliliters of cognac, and then the same amount of ricin oil. Alcohol will reduce the ability of parasites to linger on the walls of the intestine, and castor oil will have a laxative effect. Treatment should be carried out until the helminthiasis is completely eliminated. The recipe can be used every six months as a prophylaxis.
For weight loss, you need to prepare a fat-burning drink. For a kilogram of weight, 1 milliliter of castor oil and 2 milliliters of orange (grapefruit) juice should be taken. Mix the ingredients in the right amount and drink on an empty stomach after 5 pm. Or you can take castor oil in capsules (30-60 each) and drink a glass of orange (grapefruit) juice. After that, you can not eat anything, but water can be consumed in large quantities. The procedure is repeated twice a week. According to reviews of women, with this recipe you can lose weight by at least 3-5 kilograms.
You can also cleanse the body with castor oil to remove toxins, toxic waste and improve the functioning of internal organs. For three days you need to adhere to a diet. The diet should include only lean soups, cereals, fresh vegetables, low-fat fermented milk products and natural juices. Also during this period, you need to take castor oil at the rate of 1 milliliter per kilogram of weight. It is recommended to warm the product in a water bath and drink in one gulp (best in the evening, two hours after dinner). As the reviews of men and women show, after such procedures, not only the body is cleansed, but also rashes on the skin and chronic fatigue pass.
Treatment of dermatological pathologies
Castor oil can relieve various skin diseases, as it accelerates the healing process. There are several recipes depending on the problem.
For wound healing, you need to treat the damaged areas with ricin oil in its pure form. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day.
In cosmetology, castor oil is often used to get rid of papillomas, warts and age spots. Experts recommend rubbing in a problem place for 10 minutes 5-10 milliliters of a heated product. Sessions should be repeated 4 to 6 times a day. The course of treatment is usually a month and does not require repetition.
To treat burns, you need to mix 30 milliliters of castor oil, 15 grams of soda and a pinch of salt. The resulting composition to treat the affected area 2-4 times a day.
From corns and calluses, the following recipe helps well. Feet well steamed in a hot solution of 2.5 liters of water and 30 grams of soda. After applying warm castor oil and putting on socks. The procedure is repeated before bedtime for 7-10 days.
Castor oil is also suitable for lubricating the anus in the early stages of hemorrhoids, the non-healing umbilical wound in the newborn and skin for the prevention of stretch marks during pregnancy.
Castor face application
Castor oil from age spots is very effective. For the face, you can use products that have whitening properties. These include the juice of cucumber, parsley, green radish, lemon and some berries (red currants, cranberries, strawberries). One of the listed components is mixed with castor oil in equal proportions and applied to the skin. Leave on face for 15 minutes, but no more. Otherwise, irritation may occur, which is caused by the acids contained in the juice of the whitening ingredients. You can carry out the procedure until the age spots disappear.
To get rid of acne and other rashes, such a method is effective. Peel and steam the skin with a hot towel. Apply castor oil to inflamed areas. It is important not to rinse off the product. The course of treatment is 14-20 days.
To eliminate severe flaking, ricin oil can be added to your favorite cream. It will be enough 3-5 drops per serving.
Also, castor oil in its pure form can lubricate the entire face to care for sensitive, dry and aging skin. The procedure can be performed one hour before bedtime 2-3 times a week.
Ricin hair oil
According to reviews, masks with castor hair oil are very useful. If you do them regularly, then after about a month the curls will become thick, silky, radiant and begin to grow rapidly. Moreover, even very damaged strands will be restored from such procedures. Below are the most effective masks.
To eliminate dandruff, mix 20 milliliters of castor oil, olive and lime juice (or lemon). Apply the composition for half an hour before washing the hair on the root zone. If the hair is oily, then it is better to replace the olive oil with aloe juice. In total, 10 procedures need to be done, and the interval between them should be at least two days.
If the hair is weakened and begins to fall out, then you need to mix castor and almond oil in equal amounts. The composition is applied to the curls a few hours before shampooing. Such treatment procedures can be repeated daily. Castor oil for eyelashes and eyebrows can be used in the same way. To enhance the therapeutic effect in the mask, you need to add chamomile extract (calendula) and liquid vitamins A, E.
Application of castor for eyelashes and eyebrows
Pure ricin oil is often used for eyelashes and eyebrows. If you regularly smear them with castor oil, then over time they will become thick, beautiful and begin to grow faster. It is worth noting that castor oil for eyelashes and eyebrows is used in different ways. The difference is only the application method.
Castor oil should not just be applied to the eyebrows, but rubbed, making a light massage. First, it is better to move the growth of hairs, and after - against it. The result will be noticeable only if you do the procedure regularly. Beauticians advise applying ricin oil to eyebrows twice a day at least 4 times a week.
On cilia, you can leave castor oil for a long time, but not at night. Otherwise, in the morning you can wake up with swelling and swollen eyelids. If you do the procedure daily, even very damaged eyelashes will quickly recover. After about a month, they will become thick, shiny and long. According to reviews, castor oil is best applied to the eyelashes with a special brush. If this is not, then it will be perfectly replaced with a cotton swab or a clean mascara brush.
Ricin oil for nails
Women note that even after the first application of castor oil on the fingers, an effect is noticeable. In a short time, the cuticle becomes elastic and attractive. Nails restore their structure and stop breaking.
Fingers on hands and feet are recommended to be lubricated with heated castor every night before bedtime. This will be an excellent prevention of the appearance of burrs, as well as the loss of strength and gloss of the nail plates.
Summing up, it should be noted that the main thing in the use of castor oil is the regularity of the procedures. Only the systematic use of the product will bring the long-awaited effect. And this is proved by the reviews of women and men who, with the help of castor, managed to achieve a result.