Castor oil
Castor oil is one of the most famous types of natural oils known for its medical and therapeutic benefits for the skin and hair, because it contains a high percentage of triglycerides, fatty acids, and a high percentage of ricinoleic acid, which gives castor oil some laxative properties. Castor oil is characterized by its transparent color, and sometimes Its color is light yellow, it has no smell, and it is extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, and although these seeds contain toxic substances, they do not mix with the oil, and therefore it is considered a safe oil to use.
Castor oil benefits for hair
- It increases hair growth, by stimulating blood circulation in the hair follicles, and supplying them with omega-6 and some essential fatty acids.
- Addresses some of the problems caused by scalp infections; Such as: itching, baldness.
- Limits hair breakage because it contains a high percentage of vitamin E, and some amino acids, fatty acids, and omega-6.
- Treats scalp infections that cause many hair problems; Such as: itching, bald spots, and causes hair growth to stop, because it contains a high percentage of anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.
- It moisturizes the hair because it is rich in omega-9 acid, which provides the necessary moisture for the scalp and hair, by massaging the hair with a little castor oil for a quarter of an hour.
- It eliminates the problem of dry scalp that causes dandruff, due to the omega-9 content of castor oil.
- It reduces hair damage and increases its density through the continuous use of castor oil, which increases hair growth, because it contains a high percentage of fatty acids. Omega 9 and Omega 6.
Castor oil recipes for hair
Hair extension and growth
Massage the scalp with a little castor oil, then cover it with a plastic hat for a whole night, then wash it early in the morning, or by mixing a little castor oil, olive oil, or almond oil, we massage the scalp with this mixture.
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Mix half an avocado with a tablespoon of castor oil, honey, an egg yolk, and a teaspoon of coconut butter, then apply it to the hair from roots to ends for thirty minutes before washing it with water and shampoo.
Recipe for healthy hair
We put a tablespoon of green tea, chamomile flowers, and nettles in a bowl, pour a little boiling water over it, leave it for half an hour before filtering it, then add a tablespoon of castor oil to the liquid, and ten points of any vitamin, then apply the mixture to the hair With a massage from roots to ends, and leave it covered with a plastic cap for thirty minutes before washing it with water and shampoo.
Other benefits of castor oil
- Treats arthritis, and reduces pain, because it contains anti-inflammatory properties.
- It is useful in treating some of the problems that the digestive system suffers from. Such as: constipation.
- Treats some superficial tumors; Where it helps to increase the secretion of cell production T In the body.
- Treats some skin problems; Such as: dry skin, sunburn, as it gets rid of pimples, severe itching, and boils.
- Eliminates bacteria that cause acne.
- Promotes hair growth, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
