Castor oil, the pale yellow liquid extracted from castor seeds, is very rich in antioxidants. This is a natural beauty ingredient that can solve most of your hair and skin problems. Here are some great benefits of castor oil:
1. For healthy shiny hair
If you have dry and dull looking hair, apply castor oil. Dermatologist recommend castor oil to enrich your scalp. It contains ricinoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids and therefore when massaged onto the scalp it helps in increasing the blood circulation which improves hair growth.
2. Prevents hair fall
Hair fall is one of the common problems faced by many women. Massaging your scalp with castor oil helps make the roots stronger and prevent hair fall. It has stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles. You can apply castor oil once a week or mix with methi or fenugreek seed powder then use it as a hair mask along with steam for best results.
3. For hair styling
Smoothen out your hairstyle by using of castor oil along your hairline and style as you please.
4. Treats wrinkles
Castor oil can be a great natural remedy for wrinkles. It penetrates into the skin and boosts the production of collagen which softens and hydrates the skin. It rejuvenates the skin by making it softer and smoother. Apply a small amount over the wrinkled area and leave it overnight.
5. Soothes dry skin
Castor oil relieves dry and patchy skin. For people with severely dry skin or dry hair, it can be used once a week, but don’t apply excessively.
6. Treats constipation
Castor oil also acts as a laxative. Researchers have found that the main fatty acid in castor oil called the ricinoleic acid binds to receptors on the muscle cells of your intestinal walls. This causes those muscles to contract and push out stool and thus, relieve constipation. Have a 15 ml dose of the oil once a day.