Castor Oil

Castor oil is a very precious vegetable oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis).

It is used in the pharmaceutical industry, to grow hair and nails, eyelashes and eyebrows; in the production of soaps, perfumes and cosmetics  and even as a lubricant in mechanics.

It is also used in the production of inks and pigments, as a component for the production of waxes and surface coatings, or for the synthesis of cold-resistant plastics.

The largest producer is India.

It is an oil with moisturizing, emollient, anti-inflammatory and antifungal qualities and is also a natural antibacterial.

On the hair it has strengthening skills and is often used precisely to make the hair thicker, avoid the problem of split ends and to prevent excessive hair loss. This oil also has the ability to rebalance the skin sebum.

In addition, it is used to

-reduce skin spots due to aging

-strengthen eyebrows

-strengthen your nails

-moisturize the skin

-in case of redness, itching, dermatitis, acne

-against darkce and handbags

-soften calluses 

-against back pain and period pain if applied warm on the area 

-makeup remover

-against skin fungal infection

-against nail mycosis 

It makes homemade soap more foamy, as well as being a cure-all for your body. That is why it is one of the ingredients that is never missing from our soaps and creams recipes. 

Castor Oil hair mask.

Ingredients:

-3 tablespoons Castor oil 

-1 tablespoon Coconut or Olive oil

-5 drops of Lavender essential oil

-5 drops of Melaleuca essential oil (Tea tree oil)

Mix everything in a bowl and spread it over all lengths of your hair, gently massaging the scalp. Cover your hair with a headset or cling film and let it act for at least 4 hours.

Rinse your hair in the shower using your shampoo and conditioner as usual. 

We recommend this treatment every week or two for visible and lasting results.