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The Mind Blowing Castor Oil Uses You Never Knew

Natural health products are definitely on the rise. With an increase in Veganism, plant-based living is a very popular movement. You’ve heard of coconut oil, but what on earth is castor oil? Made from extracting oil from the seeds of the castor plant, its anti-inflammatory properties are second to none. It may sound like something orphans were given a spoonful of in a Dickensian novel, but trust me, after hearing these benefits you’ll be straight to your nearest Holland and Barrett to grab a bottle for yourself. I promise, these castor oil uses will help not only your skin, but also your immunity and hair!

1. Use it to fight acne

Oil? For acne? Seriously? Yep, castor oil is in fact anti-bacterial – it’s full of ricinoleic acid, which targets acne-causing bacteria. Simply dampen your face with warm water to open up your pores, massage in the oil, leave overnight then rinse in the morning.

2. Use it to moisturise

The fatty acids in castor oil make it a beautifully effective moisturiser which deeply penetrates the skin. All you need to do is massage into your skin as you would a regular moisturiser – you’ll feel smooth, supple and thankful for the natural goodness! This is one of the best castor oil uses!

3. Use it to fade scars and stretch marks

I know, 2018 is the year of self love and embracing your body as it is, warts and all. However, if you’re keen to fade any scars or stretch marks you may have, castor oil is an excellent alternative to pricier products (I’m looking at you, Bio Oil). It plumps up the skin from beneath, leaving it healthier and fading your marks over time.

4. Use it to grow your hair long

When I was trying to grow my hair out, I spent a small fortune on expensive products. But there is no need! You can use castor oil on every part of your head and hair to promote and maintain healthy hair growth. Massaged into the scalp, it stimulates your follicles into growing hair faster. Smoothed along the lengths of your hair, it conditions and controls split ends and hair breakage, so you can whip that mane back and forth without a care in the world.

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5. Use it to boost your immunity

If like me you are prone to getting colds that seem to last all term, you might need to spare a thought for your immune system. Uni is tough and plays havoc on your body, but castor oil increases your T-11 cells – your defense mechanisms, essentially – so you can be happy and healthy all year round, instead of coughing and sneezing through your lectures. Boosting your immune system is vital to your overall health and regular castor oil uses will help.

Which of these castor oil uses do you want to try? Let us know in the comments below!

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