Although castor oil is extracted from the poisonous plant of castor oil, adherents of folk medicine and cosmetologists have learned to benefit from it. Castor oil in cosmetology is used very widely. It is used to care for the skin of the face and body, hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. The main advantage - to use castor oil can be at home.
Useful properties of castor oil
Kleshchevina represents a danger to life - the poison of this plant is strong enough. Carefully the pressed oil becomes completely harmless and can be used for health.
Castor oil in cosmetology is used not accidentally. An impressive amount of useful properties could not leave dermatologists and hairdressers indifferent:
- Castor oil acts very gently, because it can be used for dry and sensitive skin.
- The agent is able to whiten the skin and remove pigment spots .
- Masks and creams based on castor oil penetrate deep into the skin and activate the "asleep" hair follicles.
- A unique composition made castor oil an excellent nutrient.
Application of castor oil in cosmetology
The main rule of using castor oil - it is desirable to mix it with something. Ricinoleic acid, which is part of the product, can cause allergies. The ideal mixing ratio is one part of castor oil in three parts of the other components:
- A normal face cream with the addition of castor oil becomes more effective. A couple of drops will suffice on the jar.
- To prepare a nutritious mask you will need finely grated raw potatoes, a tablespoon of milk and egg yolk. Apply a mixture on the face, neck and décolletage area with a thick layer.
- For dry skin, a face mask with castor oil and fruits is suitable. Cucumber, strawberry or currant will lighten the skin. If desired, you can add yogurt or cottage cheese to the mask.
- Vaseline with castor oil softens the lips better than any balm.
- The best hair mask is made from castor oil and hot pepper. Taking instead of pepper onion juice, you can make an effective tool that enhances the growth of hair.
- Castor oil with calendula is an excellent rinse aid against dandruff.
- Castor oil can be applied to the eyelashes. It is recommended to leave a mask for eyelashes from castor oil for the night, and in the morning thoroughly wash off. Apply castor oil on eyelashes very thin layer.