Castor oil is made from pressing the seeds from a castor plant. There are various health benefits of using castor oil for your hair, skin and body. We’ve explored what the oil is fantastic for below.
Acne and Skin Ulcers
By applying castor oil to your skin, it can help clear up acne and get rid of skin ulcers as well as other skin diseases. The oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which helps it treat skin issues effectively. It also helps with reducing blemishes and pigmentation.
Wounds and Burns
Castor oil is regularly used to treat wounds and burns from infection. It also helps with sunburn and stretch marks. Simply rub some oil into the skin until the wounds or burns appear to be better. You can apply a thin layer of castor oil or mix it with coconut or olive oil as castor oil alone is quite thick.
Hair
The anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties in castor oil protect the scalp from any infections. These infections are the main reason hair loss can occur and applying the oil regularly can promote better hair growth. Castor oil also leaves hair feeling smoother and looking shinier as the fatty acids nourish the hair.
Circulation
Castor oil increases circulation in the body and keeps the lymphatic system healthy. It helps to promote good circulation from the heart to the rest of the body, which then helps the body to detoxify.
Aches and Pains
Castor oil has therapeutic properties that help backache, stiffness and other muscular and joint pains. When used in massage, castor oil can easily get through the skin and is even known to help slow down the progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
