Castor Oil has many medicinal and curative uses, and the same properties that make it so effective in healing the body also make it an excellent choice for maintaining beautiful and healthy skin and hair.
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- Castor Oil cures acne
- Castor Oil keeps the skin looking youthful and unlined
- Castor oil and facial hair growth – fact versus fiction
- Castor Oil breaks up external/internal scar tissue and prevents new scars
- Castor Oil soothes shingles
- Castor Oil thickens eyelashes and eyebrows
- Castor Oil prevents hair loss and regenerates hair
- Castor Oil keeps hair looking soft and shiny
- Castor Oil softens thick calluses and removes corns
- Castor Oil cures skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm
- Castor Oil prevents stretch marks
- Castor Oil will remove moles and warts
- Castor Oil will remove age spots (liver spots)
- Tip: Use baking soda to remove castor oil residue after use
- Where to buy castor oil?
1. Castor Oil cures acne
The ricinoleic acid in castor oil works to inhibit many viruses and bacteria, and as castor oil is able to penetrate skin tissue deeply, this makes it an effective treatment for acne.
To treat acne, dab a hot damp washcloth all over your face in the evening before you go to bed. The heat will gently open the pores on your face. After this, massage a little castor oil gently into the skin. Leave on overnight. Repeat this daily for 1 to 2 weeks to see results. You can also repeat this twice in the day, once at night and once in the morning.
2. Castor Oil keeps the skin looking smooth, youthful and unlined
Castor oil’s ability to penetrate more deeply than any other essential plant oil make it an excellent way to keep skin looking youthful and fresh. Castor oil works better than any store-bought anti-ageing creams.
One of the best and easiest ways to use castor oil is to rub in a small amount around your eyes before bed, washing it off the next morning.
You can also rub in castor oil all over your face, but as it’s extremely thick and sticky, use sparingly. A little goes a long way! You can rinse this off after 2-3 hours, but you can always keep it on for longer if you feel comfortable. This type of all-over application might feel more uncomfortable in hotter and more humid climates. Thus, cooler days/nights or fall/winter may be better for castor oil mask applications.
Done daily, this will keep wrinkles at bay and the skin looking fresh, youthful and supple. With consistent use over a few months, this can also help to fade old dark marks left over from pimples/spots.
Note: If you intend to use castor oil intensively (24 hours/day over many consecutive days without significant breaks), you may encounter some temporary “looseness” in the area of application. This looseness/wrinkling effect is temporary, and the skin will tighten back up again in 1-2 weeks if you take a break from castor oil. However, you can avoid this risk by taking regular breaks. This “looseness” should not happen when castor oil is used normally. To clarify, 24 hours/day over many consecutive days = NOT normal use.
Be sure to use only cold-pressed (or cold-drawn) castor oil that is hexane-free. Any other kind could clog your pores.Another good reason to use cold-pressed castor oil instead of refined castor oil is that cold-pressed oils retain much more of their valuable nutrients. A study by a Turkish university showed that more than 95% of the free fatty acids and carotenoids, and up to 61% of the tocopherols were removed when an edible oil goes through the conventional refining process. Read this comment for more information. |
Castor oil is found in several anti-ageing creams, wrinkle creams and undereye creams.
Reviva Labs Eye Complex Firming Cream | Burt’s Bees Radiance Day Creme (UPDATE: they’ve since removed castor oil) | Borba Advanced Aging Recovery Crème |
Commercial anti-ageing creams that contain castor oil |
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Castor oil and facial hair growth – fact versus fictionA few commenters have questioned the wisdom of using castor oil on the face given its ability to promote hair growth when used consistently over months. i.e. won’t this cause hair to sprout all over the face? This is a fair question and deserves a straight answer. ANSWER: No, castor oil will NOT turn you into a bearded lady or a wolfman!Yes, it’s true that long-term and consistent castor oil applications will promote hair growth. However, it cannot make hair appear on areas where hair does not naturally occur for you. I have used castor oil around my eyes every day for years now and I assure you, gentle reader, that I have NOT turned into a bearded lady. Castor oil use is ancient, and if it was able to create bearded ladies or wolfmen, the world would have heard about it by now through folk tales and old stories. Not to mention, the modern medical, pharmaceutical and scientific community would also have been all over this “miraculous” effect by now if it were true. (But as it is in politics and in life, fear mongers will do what fear mongers do. As I always say — when in doubt, use your head!) What hair growth REALLY meansFor most people, when castor oil is used on the face, this means thicker and longer eyebrows/eyelashes and more rapid growth of them. If you are a man with facial hair (a beard or a mustache), castor oil use over those areas will promote faster growth and thicker hair. This is also the same for some hirsute women. However, castor oil use does not affect ‘vellus hair’. Vellus hair is the fine, downy and near-invisible hair that we all have on our faces (mostly over the cheeks). What if you have had laser hair removal?Applied consistently over months, castor oil can cause hair to regrow after temporary and “permanent” hair removal — including laser hair removal, waxing or tweezing. For instance, after years of over-tweezing in my teen years, some parts of my naturally thick brows have become sparse. Regular castor oil use has filled in and thickened these sparse areas for me over time. However, if you were born with naturally sparse facial hair, castor oil use is unlikely to do much. Similarly, if you have “permanently” lost hair from a wound or an injury (like I did from a deep burn on my leg), castor oil will also eventually return hair growth to normal. If you do not want hair re-growth after laser hair removal, then avoid use over those areas. |
3. Castor Oil breaks up external and internal scar tissue, and prevents new scars from forming
Castor oil’s unrivaled deep tissue penetration help to soften and remove both external and internal scars, like those that form following surgery. I have personally removed a deep burn scar using castor oil (I also shared my before-and-after photos in that article).
Castor oil will penetrate deep into the tissues to slowly break up scar tissue. Amazingly, castor oil is able to distinguish between healthy cells and abnormal ones. In healthy cells, castor oil will detoxify and stimulate them, while increasing circulation. In abnormal cells like scar tissue and growths, castor oil will instead work to aggressively dissolve cells thanks to its solvent property.
To break down internal scarring, soak a piece of clean cloth with castor oil and place it over the scar area for an hour or two each day. You can also simply rub castor oil over the scar each day. More serious internal scarring will take longer to break down.
On another note, castor oil can also prevent scars from forming in the first place. Applying castor oil over cuts or scrapes will promote excellent skin healing.
Remarkably, applying castor oil after surgery, cuts or wounds will also minimize scar formation. This could be because of castor oil’s ability to increase our body’s lymphocytes (because of this, castor oil packs are especially useful for people with HIV or AIDS). Lymphocytes, or white blood cells, appear to regulate wound healing. And studies have shown that T lymphocytes may play an important role in wound healing and scar formation. Babies and young children have naturally higher levels of lymphocytes than teenagers and adults, which could be one of the reasons why our skin healed with much less scarring when we were younger.
Several commercial scar reduction creams also contain castor oil (eg Scar Zone, Scar Repairex). However, they also contain more chemicals than they do castor oil!
Both Scar Zone and Scar Repairex list castor oil as an ingredient |
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4. Castor Oil soothes shingles
Denise talked about how castor oil seem to be the only thing helping soothe the pain from her shingles.
She wrote, “I have been applying castor oil on my shingles. So far it has soothed them and softened the whole horrible thing. I am going to keep using it as Ive tried everything and its the only thing that seems to be working better than all. What do you feel about shingles and castor oil. I feel its my only hope as I know in the past its relieves pain and redness..”
Shingles are a type of viral infection and as castor oil has been proven to boost the body’s lymphocytes, it could be why castor oil applications appear to be helpful for anyone with weakened immune systems. For more on this, read how topical castor oil applications boost the immune system.
5. Castor Oil thickens eyelashes and eyebrows
Rub a little castor oil over the base of your eyelashes before bed. This prevents thinning and promotes rapid growth, leading to thicker and fuller lashes. In fact, many commercial products for eyelashes contain castor oil.
To thicken sparse eyebrows, rub a little castor oil over the brow line before bed.
6. Castor Oil prevents hair loss and regenerates hair
The anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal properties of ricinoleic acid in castor oil protects the scalp and hair from infections that can cause hair loss. The omega-9 fatty acids in castor oil also nourish the hair and prevent the scalp from drying.
Rubbing castor oil on your scalp and the roots of your hair will regenerate new hair growth within months. This will also thicken thinning hair.
To treat baldness, it is also a good idea to look at improving your overall diet and seek to maintain healthier mental/emotional states at the same time. Otherwise, baldness may simply recur after castor oil treatments. Many things can lead to baldness, but one of the most common causes is magnesium deficiency, which is rampant in modern society. Even if we have a healthy diet, sustained fear/stress/anxiety will deplete our bodies’ magnesium stores. Drinking coffee, alcohol, smoking or excessive exercise will also do this. Thus, eating foods that are high in magnesium (such as dark green vegetables or certain nuts/seeds), supplementation with magnesium chloride/magnesium citrate, or transdermal magnesium therapy can help greatly. Magnesium also has a wonderful calming and relaxing effect, which will be especially useful if stress is your issue (read my original comment about this). |
For a deep healing treatment, rub castor oil into your scalp and leave it on overnight. You can wrap your hair up in a towel or a shower cap to keep the oil on your scalp and away from your bed linen (castor oil stains are almost impossible to remove).
For a lighter treatment during the day, rub a very small amount of castor oil into your scalp or hair (whichever you feel needs help). Castor oil is very thick and viscous, so a little goes a long way. You can either wash this off at the end of every day, or leave it in if you feel comfortable (to maintain your regular schedule of hair washing, whatever that may be).
However, if you have fine or weak/brittle hair, it’s a good idea to mix castor oil with a lighter oil so that it’ll be easier to wash out later (baking soda will also help remove castor oil, but it can be temporarily drying).
Some have reported good results from mixing castor oil with coconut oil or olive oil. Coconut oil is especially good for restoring damaged and weak hair because of it’s high nutrient content.
nautress wrote, “I mix virgin coconut oil and castor oil together and they do wonders to my hair. I mix 1 ounce castor oil and 2 ounces of virgin coconut oil. I oil little all over my scalp and massage it in, which later comes down the shaft of the hair, and oh my goodness, softness.”
Anonymous wrote, “I find that castor works!!!! I am going through menopause and my hair was falling out something awful. I recall reading in a beauty book long time ago when i was a teenager about castor oil making your hair grow. Well it is true.i can’t stress enough how it rescued me, i once had a woman to ask me did i have on a lace wig and i received many compliments about my hair and lots of women ask me “if it is my hair”, even my own sister did a double take. My hair grew longer and thicker. Be careful not to apply too much, the oil is thick, but i swear by it. They also say olive oil does the same never used it but thinking about trying a lil mixture of both castor oil and olive oil. But i tell many of my african sisters about this especially when i see the damage extensive weaves have done,and around the edges where too-tight braids have thinned the hair. I swear by this product and will use nothing else.!!!!!!!!!”
bb wrote, “I can verify that castor oil works for lengthening and thickening hair… it does not need to be rinsed out. If you wash hair regularly (for me that is 3x/week) and apply small amounts of castor oil to the ends, leaving it in, it does wonders for keeping the hair protected and moist so that it can grow and not break… ”
Retta wrote, “…I have started using the castor oil in my hair, (via internet reviews :youtube etc.). I don’t use the Jamaican black castor oil. But I use a grocery store brand, I paid $3.00 for a relatively small bottle. Any way, it was very thick and seemed somewhat sticky; I mixed mine with some tea tree oil, rosemary oil. I have been using it now for two weeks, 3 times per week. Some complain of build up, I don’t have that problem at all, my problem is my hair soaks it up!!! I mean, it has helped my hair a great deal. In two weeks I have noticed a remarkable difference in my hair, and its texture, it is so soft, it also feels thicker. My only regret is I wish I would have known about castor oil when I was a teenager, I would have better hair this very day…”
rbooh wrote, “Thank goodness I found castor oil!
I moved to a new city and my hair was not adjusting so I tried a few different things ( I do NOT recommend the “no-poo” method if your hair is color treated BTW ) and wound up breaking TONS of my waist length hair off. I was desperate to find something and I stumbled onto castor oil. After researching it I tried it as an overnight leave in and my hair just LOVED it; my hair was 75% better after just one use. I mixed a generous dollop into my hair conditioner and use that as well as a light leave-in application of straight castor oil on my damp hair.
I also did my own experiment using castor oil on my face. I used castor oil on one half and my regular lotion ($50.00 for a few oz) on the other half and in just one week I noticed a visible difference. The castor oil side was plump, smooth and blemish free, not to mention my luscious lashes.
Most amazing of all!! Castor oil totally, as in completely!! removed a WART from my chest. I can’t believe its gone since I’ve had the darn thing for 6 months and even 1% Retin A didn’t do a thing for it. I rubbed pure castor oil into the wart for 2 nights before bed and voila, GONE.
Perhaps not everyone needs the heavy oil and I read quite a few negative opinions about using it straight in your hair, but if you have really dry hair and skin, it truly is amazing. The odor is kind of odd and can take some getting used to. But I love that I can touch my face after touching my hair and not worry that my hair products will make my face break out.
I highly recommend castor oil to anyone, I even use it on my 9 year old sons eczema!”
7. Castor Oil keeps hair looking soft and shiny
Castor oil is a humectant as it draws moisture into the hair and skin. Applying castor oil on hair will keep it looking soft, shiny and strong.
8. Castor Oil softens thick calluses and removes corns
Castor oil application will soften any rough or thickened skin, including calluses and corns. To treat corns, apply castor oil over your feet and put cotton socks on before going to bed. (Incidentally, sleeping with castor oil socks on will also soothe painful heels and foot pain.)
9. Castor Oil cures skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm
Apply a castor oil soaked cloth on the affected area. If it is small enough, a bandaid with a few drops of castor oil can be used instead.
10. Castor Oil prevents stretch marks
Rub a small amount of castor oil over your stomach and thighs daily to prevent stretchmarks during pregnancy or periods of weight gain.
11. Castor Oil will remove moles and warts (apply heat for faster results)
Rub castor oil into moles or warts every night. The moles (or warts) will start to shrink over a few weeks, and continued use will eventually remove the mole without any scarring. Complete removal may take 2-3 months, but this slow healing will also ensure there is no “hole” in your skin. (The surgical removal of moles will often leave a hole where the mole was. This indentation can often be permanent.)
Diana kindly shared a useful tip she discovered. She wrote, “I used castor oil on moles, but I think the secret is to use heat with it. For instance, keep a hot, wet towel on the mole for a minute, and then apply castor oil, and then reapply the hot towel, for another minute. Do that for about 10 minutes, 2 or 3 times every day. I did this and I started to see results in 4 days.”
12. Castor Oil will remove age spots (liver spots)
Rub castor oil into your age spots every night. The age spot will lighten over time, and continued use will eventually remove the age spot completely.
Tip: Remove castor oil residue with baking soda
Castor oil is thick and viscous, but it can be washed out with regular soap and a good lather. However, if you find it more difficult than usual to wash castor oil out of your hair or skin, try mixing in some baking soda and water. Baking soda can cause some temporary dryness, but is very effective in removing all traces of castor oil.
Where to buy castor oil
Castor oil can be found in most good health food stores. Check the label to make sure it’s cold-pressed (or cold-drawn) and hexane-free. This is especially important if you plan to put castor oil on your face, around or in your eyes, or if you plan to ingest it for internal cleansing.
Some supermarkets or pharmacies may also sell castor oil in small bottles in the laxatives section/shelf. Again, check the labels.
You can also find castor oil in shops that cater to Indian communities. If you have a ‘Little India’ in your town or city, you can probably find it there as castor oil is a popular hair tonic among Indians. However, the downside is that these mom-and-pop stores are unlikely to sell castor oil that’s labeled cold-pressed or hexane-free.
If you prefer to buy castor oil online, several websites sell bottles in a variety of sizes. I buy mine from iherb.com (I found the shipping to be reasonable even for the largest, heaviest bottles. There’s a discount code at the top-right of this page if you’re interested). Other websites that sell castor oil include Vitacost and Amazon.
I have some little facial hair, will castor oil affect it in any way?
Probably.
Hi everyboby ..
6 months ago i have rebonded my hair and it is falling a lot and my hair vulnerable, it break.
Can i use castor oil?
Thks a lot ..
Can I mix castor oil with blackseed(kalonji) oil and olive oil? Can I mix all 3 oils or any 2?
You can mix it with whatever you want to.
I am Sunitha, new to this blog. I on my own started to experience castor oil. U people won’t believe it, I was suffering from a severe skin problem even the doctors were not able to identify the cause for it. I was having a kind of heat boil rashes all over my face and neck and there was yellow pus on each boil. when I wake up in the morning, I get irritated to see the pale yellow pus. Most of the pus goes off when I wash my face but many stay for longer time and stays in my face for years. To remove it, I must do a laser cut in the skin and remove them from deep. I have spent a lot to treat this but results were zero.
I was doing a net search for castor oil to make eyebrows thicker. Meanwhile I started to search on how castor oil benefits. When I came to know its wonders on skin. I wash my face at night before I go to bed. I apply castor oil using cotton. I could see the huge changes on my skin. It removed the rashes completely on my face. I am using castor oil for a week only. I will soon update once I complete a month .
And it does wonders for hair too.. Mix castor oil with Pure Almond and Pure Olive oil or ur regular oil to make it little loose. So that it will spead and nourish the hair tips with oil.
Tips to keep ur skin and Hair good looking.
1. Take SAFI. Blood purifier. It will keep ur fit and ur looks get great.
2. Have Badam Pisin every morning. It helps you with fairness.
3. Have Vitamin E and C daily.
4. Have plenty amount of water.
5. Daily take head bathe with a regular daily use less chemical shampoo.
6. Wash ur face imediate when the time u reach ur destination. Even thoug u have a walk for 10 min the time u reach home or where ever wash ur face keep very clean.
7. Always keep ur face moistured.
8. Use sunscreen SPF 50 when u go out in SUN. And for dark skin, u can go for Cetaphil UVA/UVB defense. It cost 950/- but really worth for it. Ur complextion doesnt seems odd with the sunscreen.
All the best to all Queens visit this blog.
Hi Sunitha, thanks for sharing your experience. i’m sure it will be very helpful to others. 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I actually prefer argan oil instead of castor oil because it has more benefits and it’s super light on my hair, not greasy. I use Pro Naturals Moroccan Argan Oil and my hair is shinier, healthier, fuller and much stronger 🙂
hey samantha,
my hair lately have become v v thin and scanty and my scalp is visible now, i have started using castor oil once in 3 days….can u suggest me with which oil should i mix it. also how often should i massage my head with this mixture. i am on a good balanced diet but i would like to know what foods contain magnesium. also i have a baldness hereditary…..will castor still work.
Anyone have luck with castor oil and melasma?
I started using castor oil on my face a few months ago and I am amazed. My acne is clearing up. Rosea on my cheeks from pregnancy 7 years ago- gone. The pores on my nose are closing. My scars are fading. It actually brings oil and blockages to the surface on my chin area and I can simple wash them away. I put it lightly on my eyebrows and the areas that I had over-plucked are growing again. I think it just opens the pores for the hair folicles to come through. I don’t care how it works, but it works. People think I am crazy when i tell them, but their loss. I had an old mosquito bite on my leg that has been there for about 4 years. A scarred, light brown bump. Started putting a little castor oil on it twice a day and about 2 weeks into it a little black “core” came up to the surface. I pulled it out, and I continue to apply the CO. The scar is slowly going away. I have a scar on my face from a mohs procedure to remove a skin cancer 5 years ago. It is disappearing. The center area is almost gone and my plastic surgeon is amazed. My daughter had an allergic reaction to a friend laundry detergent- bumps all over. CO on it…..gone! Give it a shot. It really is a miracle worker. My husband says I am like the father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding……Windex! For me, Castor Oil. (oh, and Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar)
Wow Jill, that’s awesome. And thanks so much for sharing!
What you mentioned about pulling out a “core” is really interesting. Makes me wonder what it could be…
p.s: People think I’m crazy too when i try to tell them about castor oil, but who cares… as long as we’re reaping the benefits! 😉
The castor oil which i bought doesnt have the label like cold compressed or hexane free…
Ii is given pure…not for medicinal uses…what does this mean??
can i use it for skin and hair??
Hello,
I want to know does castor oil is useful in under Eye Dark Circles? Plz reply,.
Hey, what is the texture of castor oil, is it thick? because mine is oily
Yes, castor oil is a thick oil. But compared to other oils, it’s much less “slippery”. It should feel more sticky than slippery.
hey ,
my hair lately have become v v thin and scanty and my scalp is visible now, i have started using castor oil once in 3 days….can u suggest me with which oil should i mix it. also how often should i massage my head with this mixture.
What can i use to fade my dark hyperpigmentation scar
Hi,
Thanks for so many suggestions,I will really try this,
I want to know that will castor oil helps reducing dark circles,Kinldy suggest please.
I just purchased Benjamins castor oil (product of Jamaica) to use on my liver spots. However I’ve been reading about the great effects in using castor oil on the face. I wld like to try, but is worried if this is a good one to use. It doesn’t say it’s cold pressed or hexane free. Pls advise.
Thank you.
You might be able to find out if you check with the manufacturer.
Hi!
thnks for your lovely suggestion.
can u please suggest me which castor oil should i buy from iherb.com
as der are so many.
i.will use for skin scars n acne.
hoping to hear from u soon. 🙂
Hi megha, I’ve tried all the castor oil brands sold by iherb and to me there’s no difference in the quality of the oil. I actually just buy the cheapest or what happens to be on sale.
Just look out for “hexane-free” and “cold-pressed” as these are more important. Hope that helps 🙂
Hello Samantha, can pregnant women use castor oil ?thanks
i recently started using castor oil once a week for three weeks over night and i already have seen results..you say it is also good for face pigmentation can it also be used on your body too???
Yes, you can use it on the body as well.
Can I use Castor Oil on my dog’s hair? I have a Yorkshire Terrier and her hair is kind of dull, wondering if Castor Oil would help make her hair healthier and shinier?
Thanks
Hi Lilly
I don’t know what castor oil will do to a dog’s coat. It’s a very heavy and sticky oil… You might need to mix it with a lighter oil to be able to brush it through her fur coat.
You might want to try a natural dog shampoo instead — there are a few that list castor oil as an ingredient. Hope that helps!
dear samantha,
i am a 24 year old guy and offlate my hair has become much thinner and also has started falling a lot….how should i use castor oil to solve this problem.
Hi raghav
You might find my previous reply here helpful. Good luck!
I used Movate cream in my lotion for longer time and i just stopped using the movate cream for about 7 months now. i have dark skin and lack of using the movate Cream these days to brighteing my skin is making me more darker now. what should i do to keep my black skin glowing and nice especially my face?Can applying Castor oil on my face help?
I think consistent and patient use of castor oil over several months can help heal your skin from the steroid cream damage.
I live in a humid environment in the south of the United States (Mississippi). I have recurring moderate acne breakouts on my face (so often that it is never clear at any time). My nose is very oily but oddly acne-free. My forehead is usually shiny.
I have hyperpigmentation on the sides of my face. The acne is mostly on the sides of my face, my cheeks and temple. There is less acne on my forehead and less than that on my chin. As a side note, my neck is dry and I am also interested in getting it to be more moisturized. I suppose I have combination skin. I am a 22-year-old woman. Please suggest a castor oil routine for me. For example, please recommend how often to apply the castor oil on my face and neck, in what way to apply it (as in with or without heat) and how long to leave it on my face and neck. I will look for hexane-free castor oil so as not to clog my pores.
I did not want to go without thanking you for the wonderful info on the website. So thank you 🙂
Hi jayjay,
It’s probably a good idea to try and see how the oil feels on your skin first, and figure out how to use it best yourself (when and how often) since everyone’s skin/comfort level is different. I live in a pretty hot and humid city too, and I’ve learned to use castor oil (all over my face) only in the evenings or on cooler days (like today when there’s a thunderstorm). I keep it on for a few hours and then wash it off thoroughly. You can keep it on for longer if you’d like, I wash it off after a few hours because that’s when it usually starts to feel uncomfortable for me.
Also, before I put on castor oil, I do a baking soda scrub — I just figure it’s better to put such a thick oil on a squeaky clean slate. The last thing I want is my gunk and dead skin cells mixing with the oil. Best of luck! 🙂
OK, will do.
Hi samantha , can pregnant use it to avoid stretch marks on the belly thanks?
Yes, it should help prevent stretch marks the same way shea butter does.
Thanq very much samantha, It’s really very usefull information
HI,THANK GOODNESS I FOUND THIS SITE,I’VE BEING PRACTISING A HAIR ROUTINE REGIMEN USING COLD DRAWN CASTOR OIL 3XWEEKLY THEN MOISTURIZE & TIE WITH SILK SCARF FOR THE NIGHT&MY HAIR IS THICKER ,LESS BREAKAGE &LOOKS WELL GROOMED,,I LOOKFORWARD TO FULLER EYELASHES SO I CAN STOP WEARING EYE MASCARA ON MY LASHES, TNX
QUESTION ,IS CAN IT SHRINK OUTGROWTH OF TISSUE ON SURGICAL LINE AFTER HEALING?
TNX.
FROM NIGERIA
When I was younger I had such thick brows, similar to Denise Richards’ or Brooke Shields’ brows, so much so that I plucked them. I wish I hadn’t because not they are balding, and I haven’t needed to pluck them for 15 years.
I have been using castor oil on my eyebrows overnight to correct age-related thinning. I am finding baby hairs that did not grow before. I am hoping to get back half the thickness I had.
I hardly recommend the book: “The oil that heals: A physician’s successes with castor oil treatments” written by William A. McGarey,M.D.
Ever since I read this book, I’ve been hooked on castor oil. It really truly is the oil that heals.
will castor oil heal Tinea Versicolor?
Hi Samantha! So, when and how many times should I apply castor oil on my face per day to prevent temporary looseness? Is it okay to put on castor oil on my face every night and wash my face in the next morning?
Hi farah, yes overnight use is okay.
Thanks a lot for the beautifying tips you are giving us. I have just started using castor oil mixed with olive oil for my face and body. Very soon i will testifying about the results. Thanks a lot, there are things we would have known if you were not there for us.
Many thanks, God bless you.
Thanks a lot for sharing your idea with the public, may God reward you mightily AMEN I will start using it soon, as soon as I get it to buy from the market.
thanks for the knowlege and understanding of how to use the product.i will give a try.
Hi there, ive just had bowel surgery and have a scar on my belly where i was opened up. Now ive just ordered some cold pressed castor oil and am reading how to use it.
What im wanting to know is apart from doing it the proper way (soak cloth, place on tummy, cover with cling film, put dry towel over and the hot water bottle method), can i on the days i dont do the full works able to wipe it over with the cloth thats got oil on it and cover with cling film and go out and about so its been moisturised?
Many thanks for you time wayne.
I don’t see why not.
Hi Samantha many thanks, I’m hoping it loosens the tightness and hopefully get rid of adhesions. Happy new year.
Happy New Year to you too 🙂
Does castor oil remove flat, pigmented moles? I wanted to use it on my face, but I read that it removes moles and I actually LIKE my moles. I don’t want them to disappear…
Yes, castor oil can remove moles or fade/shrink them over time, so you may want to avoid those areas.
i donot get cold pressed castor oil. can i use refined castor oil.pls reply soon
You can get the cold press at a health food store. Its better for you. The refined has been filtered,
Hi samantha its me again, my oil has come now, but i want to know regards using my pack. Do i need to soak the flannel in oil completely every use or will it still have some on it? Many thanks for your time.
Hi wayne, you would normally need to replenish the flannel with some oil (I usually find that there’s less of it). Though if you see that there’s still quite a lot of it, you won’t necessarily need to. But you should probably only do that once or twice at the most.
This is because the oil will degrade with each use and get rancid over time—it will degrade just by being exposed to air, but against our skin, it’ll also be mixed with sweat, oils and dead skin cells—so at least some new oil and a change in the flannel used every so often will be beneficial. Just use your own good judgement in this. Hope that helps.
Cheers samantha, i wasnt quite sure thats all. I have tried the oil yesterday and can say it deffo dissolves deep down has it made my bowel go a bit more crazier than normal.
I am going to use it once weekly has i have a ‘bag’ for my bowels and its a little more awkward for me if it stimulates the bowel., however im going to take immodium to try and slow it while i use the oil.
I still am going to use it though has i really want to dissolve adhesions and this could just do it!
Many thanks for your help samantha.
You’re very welcome and best of luck, wayne 🙂
Hi Samantha sorry for been a nuisance!, I’ve tried the oil pack again and unfortunately due to the operation where I have a ‘bag’ it seems to send my bowel into overdrive so sadly I don’t think I can do that again.
However I did try rubbing some on my wound and that was fine, now what I’d like to know is, could castor oil still be effective at dissolving adhesions using it this way?
I know it mentions on your site about simply rubbing it in, without using the full pack.
I’m sorry for asking so much but I so want to still use it, just without a side effect I can do without! Many thanks, Wayne .
Hi Wayne, no worries, I can understand why you would be anxious. To answer your question — yes, simply rubbing the oil in would work also. A castor oil pack isn’t necessary for everything, it’s just a helpful tool. It’s the oil and time that does the work. Actually, if you haven’t seen it yet, that other post might be more helpful to you).
Oh cheers samantha , no i didnt see that comment. I was just curious if i went absorbed if you didnt use heat but youve answered the question so i will do this more often, many thanks, ill let you know how i go.
Hey, Samantha, long time no comment, but I receive email notifications of posts on this thread, read them, delete some, save others and have read your and Wayne’s posts…
I wanted to say to Wayne that what I see in reading his posts is a persistence in using the method and in asking for info because he is unfamiliar, yet he mulls over and considers things and tries things himself, and asks for as much info as he can as questions come up — and in a respectful, grateful, real tone (his concern comes through, too).
I know you are really “good” with people who come here with “attitudes”, Samantha… Wayne just seems like a breath of fresh air and the kind of person with the kind of attitude that is easy to help!
I write this to encourage you, Wayne! And to compliment Samantha, again, on her terrific attitude and great site!
That’s all!
Oh, wait, Samantha and Wayne.
That wasn’t all.
Wayne, your asking questions pulls ever more information out of info-stuffed Samantha ( thanks for your reading, research, experimentation, efforts to share — this website!, etc. ) — others learn, too, from your inquiries and Samantha’s answers.
Some of the info gleaned is applicable and/or useful to have in reserve as it continues to inform on the many uses of castor oil and the subtleties which can be helpful in managing the use of castor oil in different conditions — refining one’s skills and giving one’s intuition more to work with — though intuition can just “grab” the info without such process!
May God bless you, Wayne, in your journey!
Hi superlonghair, thank you for your kind and very sweet comments! I’ve got a smile on my face that’s probably going to stay the whole day 🙂
And I agree — Wayne is definitely aces.
Hi and many thanks super longhair , I ask lots of questions has I like to know what’s the best ways etc.
I’ve told a few people about using the oil and they are very cynical about it. Now my reply is I’ve read a lot of people saying its helped them lots or healed them.
If these people were trying to get me buy products and labelling them miracal cures etc I’d be sceptical but there not, they are everyday people.
And like this site Samantha has, she has given me advice, not tried to sell me anything.
Myself I’m willing to give it a try has I’ve said before I want to get rid of internal scaring from my op.
Anyway thanks for the nice comment about me and Samantha’s good advice.
Your studies about castor oil is very extensive and enlightnig.
1 For skin beauty please state fully how to apply castor oil.
2 For lower back acne state fully how to apply castor oil
3 Abdominal pains extending to lower part of the diaghram.
Thank you.
Hi Can anyone tell me if Castor oil can be used for Birthmark removal? and how to use?
I used castor oil packs in conjunction with fertility treatments, it can help with Ovarian cysts & scar tissue. My daughter is now 2, and conceived the old fashioned way!
Hi kristaklett , that’s good to hear someone else who’s had good results with scar tissue, that’s my ultimate aim. I’m glad things worked well for you.
is castor oil the use on eyeborows permanent? will i go back to thinner eyebrows after i stopped using?
Yes, the results are permanent.
so basically after i stop using the castor oil for ever, i will not go back to thinner eyebrows again…?
Yes, that’s right. Not unless you resume whatever it was that caused them to thin in the first place.
Hi Samantha…I used the hexane free cold pressed castor oil around my eyes for a few nights and it actually accentuated fine lines. Any ideas??
This also happened when I tried organic coconut oil on my eyes and face. I have extremely dry skin on a good day!
Thank you…and Happy New Year!
Hi Shannon, happy New Year to you as well.
That kind of reaction after just a few nights probably means you should stop using it. I don’t know why that would occur — perhaps your fine lines are accentuated because the skin plumps up, making the lines appear deeper, especially since you say you normally have extremely dry skin. Still, it’s probably best to use your own good judgement and trust your skin’s reactions, especially if it’s causing you worry.
p.s: As an aside, natural oils like castor and coconut oil are not “quick fixes”, so if you’re looking for instant results, you’d be disappointed.
Hope this helps.
Sam
Samantha…Oooops! I also forgot to ask you how you make your own make-up remover from castor oil. I’d love something natural to remove my mascara.
Thanks!
Hi Shannon, I don’t make my own make-up remover, but I use a natural, oil-based hard soap that I find removes my make-up quite well. And castor oil removes any lingering traces of make-up and eyeliner (I don’t use mascara) very thoroughly. When I wipe off the excess with a tissue, I can see how much it pulls up. I would think that any natural skin oil should do the trick though.
hello…
I have been searching for an answer to this question which you have just mentioned.
Actually I did not have so much hair growth on my face before, but after some medication I notice that hair on my face are now more prominent (i.e It led to the growth of hair). Now, if I use castor oil, would that also promote hair growth ?
Plz tell me can castor oil remove pigmentation completely? And how to use it on pigmented area . I have pigmentation on my forehead , cheeks and nose .
Thnxxxxxxx
Aman