WHAT IS CASTOR OIL AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
WHAT IS CASTOR OIL AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
Castor oil plant is native to the southeast Mediterranean, East Africa and India and castor oil is obtained from the seeds of the plant. Castor oil has a very special place among herbal oils. Castor oil is used since ancient times, it is known that it has been used by Greek travelers for lightening, body ointments and hair growth. The benefits of castor oil are frequently found in sources.
When we look at the castor oil manufacturers, it is seen that the biggest production is in India. The castor oil plant is also called as mole bean.
Those who use castor oil and see the benefits of this valuable oil, they put the castor oil with a special position among other herbal oils. Castor oil is used in the production of many cosmetic products through its rich content.
What Are the Benefits of Castor Oil?
Castor Oil softens and moisturizes the hair, gives shine. In this way it helps the hair to grow faster and became thicker. (1)
Castor oil nourishes the hair and prevents the scalp from drying by moisturizing it. (2)
Many benefits of Castor oil have been proven by scientific researches. For more comprehensive information on the benefits of castor oil, we recommend you to take advantage of scientific researches.
How to Obtain Castor Oil?
The fruits of the castor oil plant, which is known as mole bean, are harvested and dried. Seeds are extracted from the dried fruit. Castor oil is obtained by cold press method from the dried seeds. To learn more information about how herbal oils are obtained you can read our article "Herbal Oil Production Methods".
What are the Usage Areas of Castor Oil?
Castor oil, which is described as a beauty potion, is used in products such as lotions, makeup and cleaning agents for good looking hairs and to prevent dehydration of the the skin. Regular application of castor oil to the hair, increases the flexibility of the strand and reduces the possibility of splitting. Applying castor oil to the scalp can help to moisturize the dry and irritated skin, reduce shedding and fastening the hair growth.
How to Use Castor Oil?
If you are interested in using castor oil for hair growth, you can try applying a few drops to your scalp. After application, it may be helpful to wait with castor oil-based hair masks for a while.
References;
1. Optical properties of hair: effect of treatments on luster as quantified by image analysis.
2. Saç bakım ve tedavisinde doğal ürünler Ercan Karabacak, Bilal Doğan