Castor Oil is derived from the beans of the Castor plant by either the cold or expeller pressing method or through solvent extraction. Castor Oil is also known as arandi oil; it can positively impact hair by stimulating circulation to boost its growth and by locking in moisture with its humectant properties. With its anti-fungal properties, it can treat scalp infections by eliminating the bacteria and microorganisms that can cause hair loss, dandruff, and infection. To slow the appearance of graying hairs, Castor Oil can be applied to the scalp to prevent hair from the further loss of pigment. With humectant properties that lock in moisture, Castor Oil can treat dry and damaged hair, making it thicker, shinier, softer, and smoother.When applied topically, the high fatty acid content in Castor Oil delays signs of aging by deeply moisturizing, softening and soothing the skin, boosting elasticity, and stimulating collagen production. By exhibiting these activities and slowing the look of wrinkles, it promotes the appearance of skin that is suppler and youthful. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make Castor Oil beneficial for reducing acne, as it penetrates the skin quickly without clogging pores or aggravating the skin condition.

Material Information & Usage Guide
Castor Oil
Latin Name	Ricinus communis	Can be used internally	yes
Extraction Method	Cold-Pressed	Can be used on skin/hair	Yes
Origin	Pakistan	Refined	Unrefined
Grade	Food+Cosmetic	Purity	100%
Shelf Life	2-3 years on average, although it can last much longer if placed in a glass bottle, and kept away from sunlight
Precautions	Put a small amount on skin first. Discontinue use in case of irritation.

 

Castor Oil is derived from the beans of the Castor plant by either the cold or expeller pressing method or through solvent extraction. Castor Oil is also known as arandi oil; it can positively impact hair by stimulating circulation to boost its growth and by locking in moisture with its humectant properties. With its anti-fungal properties, it can treat scalp infections by eliminating the bacteria and microorganisms that can cause hair loss, dandruff, and infection. To slow the appearance of graying hairs, Castor Oil can be applied to the scalp to prevent hair from the further loss of pigment. With humectant properties that lock in moisture, Castor Oil can treat dry and damaged hair, making it thicker, shinier, softer, and smoother.

When applied topically, the high fatty acid content in Castor Oil delays signs of aging by deeply moisturizing, softening and soothing the skin, boosting elasticity, and stimulating collagen production. By exhibiting these activities and slowing the look of wrinkles, it promotes the appearance of skin that is suppler and youthful. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make Castor Oil beneficial for reducing acne, as it penetrates the skin quickly without clogging pores or aggravating the skin condition.

 

Benefits of Castor Oil for Hairs

· Promotes hair growth

On average, your hair grows by about half an inch every month. With the regular use of castor oil, hair growth can be boosted by three to five times the usual rate. It not only spurs hair growth, but the hair also becomes noticeably thicker within a few months of use.

If you have thin eyebrows, the oil can be applied with the tip of a cotton ear bud to the eyebrow ridge. Hair will grow denser there, and you can shape the eyebrows as usual. Castor oil can be applied in areas that have lost hair due to alopecia. The anti-inflammatory property of the oil may work against this autoimmune disorder.

· Helps prevent premature hair greying

Castor oil can help you achieve richer and darker hair naturally. The humectant effect of castor oil enables your hair to retain the required moisture, increasing its dark shade.

· Split ends remedy

Castor oil fills in the damaged gaps of keratin in the hair shaft. It increases the tensile strength of the hair, making it less prone to splitting and breakage [3].

 

Benefits of Castor Oil for skim

· Excellent skin moisturizer fights aging

Castor oil, when applied to the skin, penetrates deeply and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. This oil, in turn, helps soften and hydrate the skin. It delays the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and makes the skin smoother, softer, and younger.

· Helps to treat mild acne

Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid that fights off the acne-causing bacteria [5]. It effectively penetrates the skin layers, making it an excellent remedy for acne. Both castor oil and ricinoleic acid have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties. This oil makes them useful for treating irritated.

· Reduces the appearance of scars, fades blemishes and pigmentation

Castor oil is perfect for clearing your skin of spots and marks [6]. It is so effective that dermatologists recommend castor oil to treat uneven skin tone, places, and marks because of its ability to reduce pigmentation.

· Help prevent stretch marks

Stretch marks are usually the result of pregnancy when the skin on the abdomen experiences drastic stretching over a short period. More elastic skin means lesser stretch marks, and this is where castor oil comes into play.

· Best to use for massage

Castor oil is considered as a warm oil that promotes the circulation of fluids in the body. It is excellent as a massage oil and can relieve the soreness resulting from overworking the muscles. If you have aching calf and thigh muscles after vigorous exercise or active sports practice, apply a little castor oil on the sore area and rub it in.

References

[1] https://patents.google.com/patent/US20040009142A1/en

[2] https://patents.google.com/patent/US4978525A/en

[3] https://patents.google.com/patent/US6258348B1/en

[4] https://patents.google.com/patent/US10172771B2/en

[5] https://patents.google.com/patent/US20190000761A1/en

[6] https://patents.google.com/patent/US9387161B2/en

[[7] https://patents.google.com/patent/US9241890B2/en

[8] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sahbanathul_Missiriya/publication/282348641_Effectiveness_of_castor_oil_massage_with_hot_application_on_knee_joint_pain_among_women/links/560d578e08ae2aa0be4a3127/Effectiveness-of-castor-oil-massage-with-hot-application-on-knee-joint-pain-among-women.pdf