Written by Poorva Chavan | Published : August 21, 2015 7:39 PM IST
That castor oil is good for hair growth and relief from constipation is old news. But what if I tell you there are 12 different ways castor oil can work its magic on your beauty? Here goes.
Lightens stretch marks: Castor oil moisturises and repairs damaged skin, fading away your stretch marks slowly but effectively. It also helps in preventing stretch marks during pregnancy. Massage your belly lightly every day and you will never have to worry about pregnancy stretch marks.
Hair loss: If you want thick, healthy and lustrous locks, just massage some warm castor oil on your scalp at least thrice a week. Leave it overnight and wash off the next morning. The massage increases blood circulation and as castor oil is rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, it not only boosts hair growth but also conditions your hair.
Dandruff: Castor oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help get rid of the infection and also prevent dandruff from reappearing. Massage your scalp once a week with a 1:1 mixture of warm castor, coconut and sesame oil. Keep it overnight and wash it off the next morning.
Acne: The moisturising and antibacterial properties of castor work in sync to get rid of acne quickly. Castor oil soothes the inflamed skin and also prevents any infection. Just dab some castor oil on the breakout and leave it overnight.
Thicker eye lashes and eye brows: Castor oil not only boosts hair growth but it also prevents breakage of delicate eyebrow hair and eyelashes.
Prevent wrinkles: If you don't want the signs of ageing to appear, massage your face lightly with castor oil regularly. Castor oil moisturises the skin and also boosts collagen and elastin production that keep skin healthy and delay wrinkle formation.
Constipation: Castor oil is a natural laxative and triggers the peristaltic movement of the intestine pushing digested food ahead. This movement helps remove the waste product. You can drink a spoonful of castor oil or drink it by mixing it with a glass of warm milk.
Haemorrhoids: Castor oil helps in shrinking haemorrhoids and also gets rid of itching and pain associated with them. Dab a cotton ball soaked in castor oil on the haemorrhoids or just leave it on the haemorrhoids for 15 minutes. The antimicrobial activity of castor oil also prevents further infections.
Brittle nails: If your nails break or chip easily, massaging them with castor oil will strengthen them. The collagen-boosting property of castor oil stimulates nail growth and also prevents them from breaking.
Skin infections: The antibacterial and antifungal properties of castor oil can treat most skin infections and rashes. Gently dab some castor oil on the affected area and you can feel the infection tone down in some time.
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