Castor oil for the face - a simple universal remedy

Various oils are widely used in medicine.

And all women who prefer natural skin care products know about the high healing qualities of castor oil.

But many people wonder if it helps get rid of acne.

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After all, vegetable oils are usually used to eliminate the problems of dry, flaky skin.

But castor oil is effective for more than just this.

It can be used against blackheads, pimples and marks after them.

Compound

Oil is produced from castor bean seeds.

This is a poisonous plant from the euphorbia family, but the oil produced from it has healing properties.

It contains many fatty acids.

The main healing effect of castor oil is due to the presence of ricinoleic acid. Various amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals also complement and enhance its effect.

Beneficial features

Castor oil has long been used in medicine and cosmetology.

In addition to the fact that it is part of many ready-made products, it is recommended to be used separately and as part of masks. It is especially often used for hair. But you can successfully use castor oil for acne.

Its effectiveness is explained by the following properties:

• moisturizes and nourishes the skin;
• removes the inflammatory process, soothes irritation;
• destroys bacteria that cause acne;
• activates cell regeneration processes;
• cleanses pores from excess sebum that clogs them;
• evens out the skin, removing acne scars and fine wrinkles;
• quickly heals wounds;
• lightens spots, normalizing complexion.

Composition and properties of essential oils

Essential oils are volatile organic substances that contain:

• terpenes – compounds from the group of hydrocarbons;
• terpenoids – they contain oxygen;
• alcohols are an essential component of all essential oils;
• esters - present in all oily substances;
• ketones – promote cell growth and regeneration;
• phenols are dangerous and reactive components that, when dosed correctly, have a positive effect on the body.

Many factors contribute to the beneficial effects of essential oils on the skin:

• they have a regenerating effect and also contribute to the restoration of the skin, healing of wounds and burns;
• have antiseptic and bactericidal properties, are able to relieve inflammatory processes;
• endowed with sedative properties and have a calming effect on the entire body;
• have an antioxidant effect;
• restore oxygen balance, inhibit skin aging processes.

How to use correctly

Most people know castor oil as a remedy for constipation.

Photo: the product can be used internally and for the preparation of cosmetics

It is taken orally for intestinal diseases, helminthiases and to improve metabolism. But this oil is also often used externally for therapeutic and preventive purposes.

In order for it to help against acne and not cause an allergic reaction, it must be used correctly.

There are several recommendations that will help make the treatment not only effective, but also safe:

• Castor oil is not applied to the skin in its pure form; it is better to mix it with other components or add it to cosmetics;
• before use, it is better to heat the oil in a water bath, this will enhance its effect;
• Do not leave masks with castor oil on your face for more than 20 minutes;
• Before the procedure, the skin must be cleaned, or even better, steamed;
• The mask with castor oil must be washed off and under no circumstances should it be left overnight.

Castor oil is ideal for use on acne on the face or back, to cleanse pores or reduce excessive sebaceous gland activity, and to soften and moisturize dry skin.

Castor oil to preserve youthful skin

This oil is the main working ingredient for anti-aging gels, masks, creams.

To combat crow's feet

• a small amount of castor oil - 3 drops for each eye.

You will need to massage this product into the skin in the eye area. The procedure must be performed very delicately for 1 month every day. Then take a 2-week break and the course can be repeated again.

Against wrinkles on facial skin

• sea ​​buckthorn oil - 1 tsp;
• olive oil - 1 tsp;
• peach oil - 1 tsp.

Mix all types of oil and heat them in a water bath. As a comfortable temperature is reached, the mixture should be beaten into the skin with your fingertips. Perform the procedure 2 times a day for 31 days. The course can be repeated after two weeks.

Mask recipes

For castor oil to work, it is best to make various masks with it.

This is the most effective way, as it will have time to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis. Depending on the skin type and existing problems, castor oil is mixed with different components.

For post-acne

Castor oil works best on dry skin.

After all, it not only moisturizes it.

Ricinoleic acid penetrates into the deep layers of the skin and stimulates regeneration processes, removing acne marks, scars and wrinkles. To increase efficiency, it is better to mix castor oil with other components.

You can use one of the most common recipes.

• Beat 1 yolk, add 2 tablespoons of apricot or banana pulp. Mix everything with a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of castor oil.
• Mix castor oil with sesame or peach oil in a 2:1 ratio.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of chopped oatmeal with milk to swell. Add 2 teaspoons of castor oil and honey to them, after warming them up a little.

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• You can remove dark spots after acne and age spots using this mask: take a tablespoon of lemon or cucumber pulp per teaspoon of oil. Mix everything with a tablespoon of kefir.

For oily and problem skin

But, despite the fact that castor oil is quite fatty, it helps solve skin problems with increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

There are several recipes for using it for acne and pimples.

• Grind the Aspirin tablet. Mix it with the beaten egg white, add 2 tablespoons of calendula decoction and a teaspoon of castor oil. You need to know how to apply such a mask so that it really helps remove acne. After the first layer, you need to apply two more, each time waiting for them to dry.
• A mask made from castor oil with sea buckthorn in a 1:2 ratio is effective.
• Warm up a spoonful of honey a little and mix with 2 tablespoons of castor oil.

How is castor oil used for constipation?

As mentioned above, castor oil for constipation is perhaps the most effective remedy. Many drugs are powerless where castor oil copes. But we should immediately remind you that prescribing it to yourself and taking it without consulting a doctor is dangerous!

Most often, when there are problems with the process of defecation, for example, during exacerbation of hemorrhoids, in case of poisoning, in cases of severe intoxication of the body and in a state of acute constipation, castor oil is used as a laxative.

How to take it is decided by the doctor in each case. Most often it is prescribed 15-30 g once a day, and for children over 12 years old no more than 15 g per day to get rid of constipation. But for chronic conditions it is not used. It is also contraindicated for gastrointestinal diseases and abdominal pain.

Now let's talk about castor oil, which will make you more beautiful.

Castor oil: instructions for using it for hair growth

How to make your hair grow faster? Use castor oil! Massaging the scalp and hair roots with slightly warmed castor oil will improve blood circulation and nutrition of the follicles, since the said oil contains fatty acids (omega 6-9).

For a deep effect after a massage, distribute castor oil evenly throughout your hair from roots to ends, cover it with a cellophane cap and towel, leaving it like that overnight. Rinse your hair the next day (you may need to rinse it twice to properly remove the oil). If you find that it is quite difficult to rinse your hair after castor oil, then mix it with coconut oil or sweet almond oil in a 1:1 ratio and use as described above. Your hair will be shiny and silky, and it will grow faster!

Cleansing your face for acne with castor oil

Photo: the product effectively cleanses the face from rashes and blackheads

It can also be used to effectively cleanse your face.

• Castor oil not only removes dust and makeup residues from the surface of the skin.
• It deeply cleanses pores of oil and dirt, thereby removing blackheads.

It has been noticed that the effect of this procedure is even better than that of various tonics and lotions.

After all, this oil does not disturb the water-fat balance of the skin.

• Before the procedure, the face must be cleaned of dust and cosmetics. To make cleansing work better, it is recommended to use it on steamed skin.

Photo: steam bath is made with herbal decoctions

• A steam bath is made with a decoction of calendula, string or chamomile.
• Then you need to wipe your face with a cotton swab dipped in a mixture of castor oil and wheat germ or grape seed oil.

For oily skin, you can try more aggressive cleansing.

You need to mix the oil with fine sea salt or soda and gently rub the mixture into the skin using a cotton pad.

Combination of castor oil with other ingredients

To achieve the optimal effect of a cosmetic procedure, you can and should mix castor oil with other ingredients.

These can be essential or fatty oils, fruits and other products:

• For dry skin, mixtures of castor oil with olive, sesame, apricot or peach oils are suitable. The mixing proportion in this case is one to three (one portion of castor oil to three portions of another oil).
• For oily skin, you should take olive or grape seed oil. But the proportions for this type of skin will be the opposite - three to one .
• Dry skin responds well to castor masks with fruits . In this case, you need to take sweet fruits - bananas, melons or peaches.
• Oily skin requires the use of sour fruits and berries - strawberries, citrus fruits, currants, kiwi.
• One of the most popular beauty vegetables, cucumber, .
• Eggs are also used in cosmetic procedures . Yolks or whites depending on skin type and purpose of the mask.
• Fermented milk products are an indispensable ingredient in acid treatments. Use kefir or low-fat cottage cheese.

Precautionary measures

When using castor oil, the dosage must be strictly observed.

It's better to add a little less than in the recipe than to get irritated. People with sensitive skin should especially pay attention to this.

Allergy testing

Ricinoleic acid is a very strong allergen.

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Therefore, before using castor oil for the first time, it is recommended to check the skin reaction. Otherwise, instead of a healing effect, you can get severe irritation.

• To check whether it can be used, you need to apply a few drops to the crook of your elbow or wrist.
• It is enough to wait 5-10 minutes to see if an allergic reaction occurs.

Reviews

Most of the reviews about using castor oil are positive, as it really helps get rid of acne.

Photo: review of the use of castor oil

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Castor oil helped me heal acne marks. I made regular masks with lemon juice, castor oil and honey. I applied the composition only to problem areas, since my skin is dry. But there was no irritation, and the scars disappeared after 3 weeks of this treatment.

I have oily skin and my pores often get clogged, forming unsightly blackheads. Recently I was advised to remove them using castor oil. At first I didn’t believe it, because I was afraid that it would increase the oily shine even more. But I decided to do it: I started cleansing my face once a week with a mixture of castor oil and sea salt. After several procedures, I noticed that there were no blackheads, the pores were narrowed, and the skin became soft and matte.

I still can't get rid of teenage acne, although I don't have much of it, but I'm really worried about it. And recently I heard that you can remove them using castor oil. And I decided to make a compress. But either I overexposed it, or my skin is sensitive to it, but after it the number of rashes increased and my face itched and was red for a long time. I will look for another remedy.

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I heard that it helps to strengthen eyelashes. For acne? The topic of “acne” is close to me, but this is the first time I’ve heard about it.

It seems to me that any oil only aggravates the acne problem..

It seems to me that any oil only aggravates the acne problem..

You don’t need to torture your face, but cleanse your body and eat healthy foods; all the dirt on your face comes out from the inside, so it’s not the acne that needs to be treated, but the internal organs.

yes, you're probably right. I’m just SICK of “youthful” acne, I’ve tried a lot of everything, I don’t know what else to put on my face)

It seems to me that any oil only aggravates the acne problem..

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You don’t need to torture your face, but cleanse your body and eat healthy foods; all the dirt on your face comes out from the inside, so it’s not the acne that needs to be treated, but the internal organs.

author, what do you use every day? what cosmetics, what products exactly?

author, what do you use every day? what cosmetics, what products exactly?

Tailed Masha author, what do you use every day? what cosmetics, what products exactly? In the morning - cream-foaming wash, moisturizing tonic (“Best traditions”). In the evening - anti-acne wash gel (Garnier), moisturizing tonic. 1-2 times a week homemade acne masks (blue clay/yeast/oatmeal)

author. and most importantly, how old are you? and in general, describe your skin, is there anything else that bothers you besides acne?

Personally, I make masks from honey and eggs with lemon, as well as lotions from a decoction of chamomile, thyme, etc. It seems to help. I take comfort in the fact that this is not chemicals, and I certainly won’t damage my skin. But this is the first time I’ve heard about castor oil.

Hydrocolon helped me. then I drank wormwood as tea for a month. but it was terrible. I'm 34.

Who knows about this castor oil... I started smearing it on my eyelashes at first, then I read that it helps with small wrinkles around the eyes - I started smearing it around the eyes. And then, I think, I’ll apply it all over myself)) I suffer from acne, they also leave scars, I’ve tried everything, so I don’t think it was! Believe it or not, ugh ugh ugh, it has gotten much better! Of course, this is all individual; for some, it may be worse.

castor oil for acne. Effectively cleanses the skin, penetrating into the pores and drawing out all the stubborn dirt, perfectly heals all wounds and scars. Castor oil for acne is applied to the face and distributed throughout the skin with massage movements until completely absorbed.

I heard that it helps to strengthen eyelashes. For acne? The topic of “acne” is close to me, but this is the first time I’ve heard about it.

In the morning - cream-foaming wash, moisturizing tonic (“Best traditions”). In the evening - anti-acne wash gel (Garnier), moisturizing tonic. 1-2 times a week homemade acne masks (blue clay/yeast/oatmeal)

Who knows about this castor oil... I started smearing it on my eyelashes at first, then I read that it helps with small wrinkles around the eyes - I started smearing it around the eyes. And then, I think, I’ll apply it all over myself)) I suffer from acne, they also leave scars, I’ve tried everything, so I don’t think it was! Believe it or not, ugh ugh ugh, it has gotten much better! Of course, this is all individual; for some, it may be worse.

it helps a lot if you overdo your pimples and burn your skin. literally 3 days - and there is no trace of flaky skin

Did I understand correctly, we are talking about regular castor oil (a laxative, what they sell in pharmacies) or is there some kind of cosmetic castor oil specifically for acne?

I also tried applying castor oil to my face. really helps. I used to have comedones, but it removes them, clogged pores gradually disappear. the skin becomes soft and does not become inflamed. I am delighted. I'm 24, I've had acne since I was 14-15. I tried a lot of things. but nothing compares to castor oil.

PS, although I also used to think that oil clogs pores, since it is very thick, etc. Castor oil does not clog anything, on the contrary, it cleanses. By the way, on the scale of comedogenicity, castor oil belongs to non-comedogenic oils))

How to use castor oil to lose weight

Castor oil, by provoking loose stools and reducing appetite, naturally creates a weight loss effect, which all the beauties of the world have not failed to take advantage of. In addition, it can rid our body of accumulated waste and toxins, which, by the way, leads to improved functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and, thus, prevents us from gaining new kilograms. True, when using it, you should be careful and not go too far, as you can cause great harm to your health.

So, castor oil for weight loss - how to take it correctly?

Of course, with its help, the process of getting rid of unnecessary pounds will go quickly, but if you supplement the intake of castor oil with diet and physical activity, the result will be even more effective. Remember that when using castor oil for weight loss, you should eat a balanced diet, forgetting about fatty and high-calorie foods.

By the way, only Indian castor oil is used internally (it is of the best quality and is not diluted with vaseline or glycerin oil, like domestic ones). Take it once a week: one and a half tablespoon is enough, and no later than 6 hours later a laxative effect will appear. By the way, castor oil in such doses will help not only improve metabolism, but also improve your body’s health.

How to lose weight with castor oil and lemon

If you constantly feel heaviness in your stomach, it is difficult for you to recover, you have extra pounds, then an excellent way out of the situation is castor oil with lemon. By the way, the effectiveness of this remedy is comparable only to the effect of a siphon enema.

• - To do this, before going to bed (from 17:00 to 20:00) you need to take the amount of castor oil that would correspond to the ratio of 1 g of the substance per 1 kg of weight.
• — The container with it needs to be placed in hot water.
• — Lemon juice should be squeezed at the rate of 2 g per kilogram of weight (do not add sugar).
• - Pour the squeezed juice into the heated oil and, stirring thoroughly, drink immediately.

It should be clarified that castor oil for weight loss (you now know how to take it) can cause severe nausea. To get rid of it, slowly chew a handful of raisins or eat a slice of citrus. Don't eat or drink anything else! In the morning, have breakfast with yogurt with bifidobacteria or black tea with rye bread. The break between eating and consuming oil should be at least 4 hours!

This way you can remove stagnant feces, toxins and at the same time lose up to 4 kg of weight.

Reviews of castor oil for weight loss

Despite the difference in opinions, castor oil for colon cleansing has mostly positive reviews. People who have used this method emphasize that the oil helps.

Of course, if at the same time you persistently eat unhealthy food, overeat and avoid physical activity, then the effect of taking castor oil will be limited only to cleansing the intestines. And excess weight will remain an impenetrable fortress, returning again and again to frightening numbers.

The benefits of castor oil in the fight against acne and acne scars

The raw material for the production of castor oil is the castor bean plant, from the fruits of which the oil is obtained by cold pressing. It is known for its properties of not drying out and forming a film, and also not freezing. Many people know castor oil primarily as a laxative, but not everyone knows about its ability to fight acne on the face.

The castor plant got its name due to the external resemblance of the fruit to mites.

Thanks to the rich content of fatty acid compounds in the oil, which have powerful antibacterial and antiseptic effects, acne is reduced. The ability of ricinoleic acid in castor oil to smooth out rough skin helps get rid of traces and microscars after acne.

Castor oil helps treat mild acne and get rid of scars

Castor oil cleaning, used not only inside but also outside, has excellent reviews. Ricinoleic acid, found in castor oil, is an excellent treatment for mild acne. Wash your face first with warm water to open the pores, then apply some of the oil with gentle massaging movements, and after 15 minutes place a damp, warm towel on top.

Regular use of the described oil can reduce existing scars. The fatty acids in the oil quickly penetrate the scar tissue and promote the growth of healthy tissue around it, thus reducing the size of the scar itself.

If you rub the described oil into your skin twice a day during pregnancy, this will help prevent the appearance of postpartum stretch marks. You can also use it after the baby is born to consolidate the existing effect.

Recipes for getting rid of acne

Castor oil can be used in different ways: prepare mixtures at home, add to ready-made acne lotions.

Castor oil can be mixed:

• With a paste of ground aromatic fruits, such as banana, peach or melon. Fruits will eliminate the specific smell of oil, moisturize and nourish dry skin with vitamins.
• With cucumber. This composition has a whitening effect.
• With egg. In this case, it is better to apply protein to oily skin, and yolk to dry skin.
• With soft cottage cheese, rich sour cream. Such masks not only cleanse, but also nourish and tighten aging skin.

Recipes with castor oil:

• The compress helps to resolve acne marks, even if they are old. Castor oil is used in its pure form or mixed with wheat germ oil in equal proportions. The skin is steamed first. Cut small pieces from gauze, moisten them with oil and apply to problem areas for two hours. Do the procedure twice a week.
• Before going to bed, steam your face over a boiling decoction of calendula or chamomile flowers for five minutes. Apply castor oil to problem areas of the face and remove after ten minutes with a napkin. On oily skin, you can apply oil mixed with salt or soda. This procedure for combating acne can be carried out daily if there are a lot of rashes. In milder cases, cleanse every other day. The full course is two weeks, after a break of five to seven days you can repeat it.
• A mask made from castor oil and lemon or cucumber juice taken in a 1:1 ratio will help remove acne from normal skin. Spread this mixture onto small areas or pointwise. If a large area is affected by inflammation, then two teaspoons should be added to these two ingredients. high fat kefir or one tbsp. l. honey. Use the mask 3-4 times a week.
• Cosmetic clay as part of a mask is excellent for cleansing oily skin types. A wonderful remedy would be a mixture of one tsp. "castor oil", one tbsp. l. black clay, one yolk and five drops of vitamin A (retinol). Keep the mask applied evenly on your face for half an hour, do it once a week.
• For dry skin types, a mask of two tablespoons will be useful. l. banana pulp (can be replaced with apricot or cucumber), one tbsp. l. castor oil, one tsp. honey and one egg yolk. Mix all components thoroughly and distribute evenly over the face, leave for twenty to thirty minutes. When applied twice a week, the mask will soften and moisturize the skin, cleanse pores, reduce acne, as well as spots and marks from them.
• A mask containing acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), which is known for its ability to draw impurities from the skin pores, will help remove acne from oily and problematic facial skin. Mix 1 tsp. “castor oil” with one beaten egg white and five teaspoons of decoction of calendula flowers. Then add a crushed aspirin tablet to this mixture and divide into three times. That is, first apply the mask in one thin layer, after it dries, apply a second, and then a third. Repeat the procedure twice a week, after which the pimples will dry out, inflammation will noticeably subside, and the complexion will even out.

Use in its pure form

Castor oil is basic and can be used in its pure form, but very carefully and in small quantities. For example, apply it directly to acne. It can be diluted with other base oils, for example, peach or olive oil, or add a few drops of essential oils.

Before using the oil for the first time, you need to test for allergies, since castor oil is a fairly allergenic product. For the first test, you need to apply 1-2 drops of castor oil to the inside of your elbow, do not wash it off for a day, if redness or other allergic reactions do not appear, then you can safely use it.

Avoid contact of oil with eyes. If this happens, you should immediately rinse them with clean water.

Video: facial cleansing with castor oil

Castor oil for face: reviews and warnings

It is known that “castor oil” is a natural oil obtained from the seeds of a poisonous plant – the castor bean. As a result of the pressing process, the unique oil is freed from harmful toxic compounds, which are filtered out and deposited in the cake.

Thanks to this simple technology, the result is a healing product that is used in medicine, dietetics and cosmetology. Castor oil for the face receives admiring reviews.

Regardless of skin type, sensitive, dry and aging or oily, problematic, prone to acne and inflammation, castor oil for the skin perfectly cleanses, moisturizes, nourishes and rejuvenates.

Useful properties of castor oil

The chemical composition of castor oil seems to have been created by nature itself to nourish and moisturize human skin. The fatty acids that saturate castor oil contribute to careful and gentle care of the skin and help to significantly improve its condition:

• Palmitic acid has transdermal properties, penetrates deep into the skin layers, accompanying the active substances from castor oil and face masks based on it;
• Stearic acid – eliminates dryness and flaking of the skin, moisturizes it and protects it from low temperatures in winter;
• Oleic acid – stimulates cellular metabolism, prevents the process of cell dehydration, retaining moisture in them, and also restores the barrier function of the skin when it is damaged;
• Ricinoleic acid is responsible for the softness and velvety of the skin. It has an antibacterial effect and also stimulates the growth and strengthening of eyelashes;
• Vitamins “youth, growth and beauty” - E and A - are involved in skin regeneration processes. They also serve to build the dermis framework (collagen and elastin fibers), which makes the skin smooth, firm and elastic.

Nourishing masks, compresses and rubbing with castor oil help

• restore health and youth to the area around the eyes (which must be handled delicately, not stretched or injured);
• eliminate crow's feet,
• remove puffy bags, dark circles,
• restore the elasticity of the skin in the area around the eyes.

All these problems can be easily solved with the help of castor oil for the face. A gentle massage can be done either with your fingertips or with a warm spoon;

Reviews from experienced people note that castor oil is a real panacea for dry and sensitive skin:

• perfectly moisturizes the dermis,
• eliminates redness and peeling.

In addition, sensitive skin finds real salvation in castor oil from aggressive ultraviolet rays and low winter temperatures.

Castor oil also remarkably rejuvenates aging skin. Its action promotes

• smoothing out small wrinkles,
• reducing the depth of major “age-related traitors”,
• as well as improving complexion.

But high-quality, constant care using a natural product will still bear fruit - the skin will look much better. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.

Negative points

The natural remedy – castor oil – has not only its supporters, but also its opponents. What don’t fans of “massmarket” cosmetics like?

Castor oil has an unpleasant odor . Natural cosmetics without fragrances rarely have an exquisite amber. And the cost of high-quality imported fragrance components can turn a cheap drug into a hard-to-find product.

Thick consistency of oil. Castor oil differs noticeably from other oil extracts in its increased density and ductility. It doesn't wash off well.

Frequent use of castor oil also clogs pores . To solve this problem, it is necessary to exfoliate your face at least once every 10 days.

Do no harm…

Ricinoleic acid, which helps to perfectly soften and moisturize the skin, is a strong allergenic component that can cause a negative skin reaction. Therefore, when using castor oil on your face for the first time, you need to apply it to the inner bend of your elbow. And after 48 hours, if there is no redness, feel free to apply.

• Castor oil should not be applied to wet facial skin;

• It is not advisable to moisten open wounds and bleeding scratches with castor oil.
• For people prone to swelling under the eyes, cosmetologists do not recommend applying castor oil to their eyelashes in the evening. In this case, it is enough to coat the hairs of the eyebrows and eyelashes with castor oil in the morning for 15 minutes, and then rinse off in the shower.
• Doctors do not recommend applying castor oil for the face “to soften” various tumors. This may cause side effects.

How to get rid of acne?

Castor oil, due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, is used in the complex treatment of acne.

For prevention

In the evening it is necessary to cleanse the skin. Then use a hot towel compress to open the pores of your face. For this purpose, we apply a not very hot cloth to the face (so as not to get burned!).

Then apply a few drops of castor oil or its mixture with more liquid extracts along the massage lines. It is not necessary to wash off the oil. For 14 days, this procedure must be repeated before going to bed.

Treatment

Mix 1 tsp. castor oil and calendula infusion, one crushed aspirin tablet (powder) and chicken egg white. Apply this mask in layers, at five-minute intervals. Repeat 3-4 times. Finally, when the last layer dries in 5 minutes, wash it off. After this procedure, the skin can be treated with tonic (but not cream!).

Preservation of youth

Over the years, our skin loses its ability to retain moisture and synthesize collagen and elastin fibers. Castor oil helps stimulate these processes, which helps delay the passage of time.

You can add 3 or 5 drops of castor oil to your favorite cream, allocating a daily portion.

Castor oil: anti-wrinkle mask

First recipe. Mix castor, sea buckthorn and olive oil in equal proportions. Heat in a steam bath or in the microwave to 30-35 degrees. Use a cotton pad soaked in the oil mixture to wipe the skin on your face, massage it for a few minutes, and after half an hour, wash it off with warm, comfortable water.

Second recipe . Pour 2 tbsp hot milk. rolled oats or oatmeal, add 1 tbsp. honey and 20 ml castor oil. Stir until smooth and apply a thick layer to the face while warm. After 20-30 minutes, wash off.

Third recipe . Add 10 drops of castor oil to the egg yolk. Cover your face with a homogeneous mixture, and after 15 minutes, wash off the remaining mask.

Getting rid of pigmentation

Castor oil, the use of which has long been aimed at whitening freckles and various age spots, has found its fans today. The whitening effect of castor oil is enhanced by its lightening properties:

• parsley and cucumber,
• celery and radish,
• lemon,
• strawberries,
• orange,
• currants,
• fermented milk products.

Recipe for a mask with a whitening effect . Mix 1 tsp. castor oil and 1 tbsp. additional component in the form of juice or puree. Apply to pigmented areas, and after 15 minutes, rinse.

Beyond facial cosmetology

More often than others, you can find reviews of castor oil as an excellent natural remedy for strengthening, growing and restoring the color of eyelashes and eyebrows.

Weakened, sparse, dull or falling out hairs are transformed into elastic, long, fluffy eyelashes with the help of castor oil. This product also stimulates the growth of eyelashes by nourishing the hair follicles.

Eyebrows-"strings" grow thick, allowing you to give them any stylish shape. A castor oil mask can make eyelashes and eyebrows smooth and shiny by smoothing the hair cuticle.

Whether castor oil for the face will become one of the main products in your home cosmetics is up to you to decide. Castor oil is a natural product, so it will require long-term use to achieve a bright, noticeable result.

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I heard somewhere that castor oil helps with acne. Has anyone used it? Share your feedback Anna: Who knows about this castor oil... I started smearing it on my eyelashes at first, then I read that it helps with fine wrinkles around the eyes - I started smearing it around the eyes. And then, I think, I’ll smear all over myself)) I suffer from acne, they also leave scars, I tried everything, so I don’t think it was! Believe it or not, pah-pah-pah, it has gotten much better! Of course, this is all individual; for some, it may be worse.

Lady Marmalade

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I have oily problem skin. Oddly enough, castor oil dries and cleanses my skin well. You will need a small towel, castor oil and hot water. I do the procedure like this: I apply oil to my face and massage it. I wet the towel with slightly hot water and cover it over my face until it cools down, remove the oil with the same towel, and so on several times. The skin begins to simply breathe. Here we use the “wedge by wedge” method. Oil dissolves fat in the pores, while water does not dissolve fat. Do not be alarmed if after the first procedures the rash on your face increases. This cleanses the skin. If you are afraid of drying out your skin, you can mix castor oil with olive oil.

Irishkaa

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I read that castor oil closes pores and gets rid of acne! Has anyone tried it? For me this is nonsense, because this oil is so thick and, in general, all oils, on the contrary, wildly clog the pores. What do you think? j9ku6avqbwth: You should not apply castor oil to your face. Moreover, most people suffering from acne have oily skin. But one of the causes of skin problems in an adult is constipation, since constipation causes the entire body to self-poison. Castor oil is a good laxative that helps fairly quickly (in about 2 hours) and to a lesser extent than other addictive laxatives. It is best to take castor oil in capsules - it is not at all unpleasant. Moreover, doctors consider taking castor oil the most physiological way to relieve constipation. But it is better to fight constipation not with laxatives, but with proper nutrition. Drink fresh kefir (yesterday’s, on the contrary, strengthens you), in the morning try drinking a glass of warm water on an empty stomach. Eat more vegetables (beets, carrots, cabbage) and fruits, especially apples. If possible, eat 5-6 prunes a day. Bran and sunflower oil also help. Good luck!

Maletta

Castor oil is suitable not only for dry, but also for oily skin types, despite its oily structure. This is explained by its ability not to form a film and not to clog skin pores. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities of castor oil allow you to remove impurities and bacteria from the depths of the skin pores; thanks to its regenerating properties, the scarring of microcracks and wounds remaining after acne is accelerated. With regular use of masks or compresses with oil, the complexion is evened out, pigmentation and irritation are reduced.

Castor oil for face: a universal remedy for all skin problems

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May 27, 2019

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Learn to use castor oil on your face - and many different skin problems will be solved in no time. From wrinkles and dry skin, from early wilting and fatigue, from crow's feet and age spots - the spectrum of action of this amazing product is unusually wide. See for yourself.

Castor oil is an oily liquid with a characteristic odor known in medicine, which is used to treat certain diseases. However, not everyone knows that castor oil is very useful for the face: it has an excellent effect on the condition of the skin, relieving it of many unpleasant defects.

If you skillfully use this natural remedy, you can get rid of age spots, blackheads, dryness, peeling and even acne. It can be recommended for home use both for teenagers who dream of clear skin without acne, and for ladies of Balzac age who want to get rid of wrinkles.

Therefore, it is worth taking into account the recommendations of leading cosmetologists on how to become beautiful with the help of the notorious castor oil.

The benefits of castor oil for facial skin

Why is castor oil so beneficial for facial skin?

The secret lies in its chemical composition, which is a long list of all kinds of vitamins, minerals, organic acids and antioxidants.

During the regular use of this product as a cosmetic, processes occurring at the cellular level are brought into order in different layers of the epidermis. The result is an improvement in skin condition, which will be noticeable after the first castor treatments. Judge for yourself:

• palmitic acidcontained in castor oil performs transport functions, i.e. it accelerates the absorption of nutrients by the skin, makes cell membranes more permeable so that vitamins reach their goal;
• Thanks to stearic acid , castor oil has such a fatty, viscous consistency, but it is this that quickly and very effectively eliminates dry skin, flaky spots, and also acts as a protector against harmful external attacks in the form of ultraviolet radiation in the summer and low temperatures in the winter ;
• oleic acid accelerates metabolism in cells, perfectly retains moisture (therefore, it is recommended to smear the face with castor oil first of all for those with dry skin types), restores the protective functions of the epidermis if they are damaged for some reason;
• ricinoleic acid softens, makes the skin very soft, velvety, and also has very useful antibacterial properties, which allows you to use castor oil for the face against acne and acne;
• linoleic acid helps oleic acid in moisturizing and combating flaking;
• Vitamins E (tocopherol) and A (retinol) activate the synthesis of elastin fibers and collagen - these substances make the skin firm, elastic, smooth, so you should definitely try castor oil for the face against wrinkles and age-related folds.

Such an abundance of fatty acids and their high concentration in this liquid makes it possible to carry out very effective face whitening with castor oil from age spots of various origins at home. Freckles - including.

Therefore, be sure to try preparing cosmetic masks based on castor oil if you want to have clean, smooth and soft skin. However, it is worth keeping in mind that there are several quite important nuances for using this product at home as a cosmetic.

Tips for using castor oil for the face

Many people do not like to use castor oil for their face at home because its consistency is too greasy or because it has an unpleasant odor, which not everyone can tolerate. However, you just have to try to make a mask based on it once, feel the result - and this product will take its rightful place in your home cosmetology.

If you also take into account the recommendations of cosmetologists and the advice of knowledgeable people, unpleasant moments in the use of castor oil for the skin can generally be avoided.

1. Indications : dry, mature, fading, cracked, problematic skin; pimples and acne; age spots, including freckles; blackheads and clogged pores; wrinkles and age folds.
2. Contraindications : open wounds on the face, individual intolerance to castor oil.
3. Check to see if castor oil will cause an allergic reaction in you. To do this, lubricate either your wrist or the inside of your elbow with a small amount of the product. In these places, the skin is especially sensitive and thin, so it will instantly respond to the application. If within 2-3 hours after this you do not experience any unpleasant sensations in the form of itching or rash, you can safely prepare face masks from castor oil.
4. Buy the product at the pharmacy, track its expiration date, and store it in a dark and cool place. This will allow you to get the most out of it.
5. To make the effectiveness of castor oil for the face even greater, before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients indicated in the recipe, heat it in a water bath to 35-40 degrees . This way it will be absorbed into the skin faster, all chemical reactions at the cellular level will accelerate.
6. However, be careful with heating if the recipe calls for an egg (the white will curdle when it comes into contact with hot liquid and ruin your entire mask) or essential oils (they lose all their cosmetic value at high temperatures).
7. If you want to make an exclusively oil mask, all components can be heated in a water bath in one container, but carefully knead the resulting mixture.
8. To prepare cosmetics, use ceramic (glass) dishes , but not metal, which can oxidize some ingredients.
9. It is not necessary to prepare a mask: you can smear your face with castor oil in its pure form: a cleansing and whitening effect is guaranteed even in this case. However, you should not leave the product on the skin for too long. Half an hour of action is the maximum. And especially never leave castor oil on your face overnight. If exposed to fatty acids for too long, they can cause swelling in the morning.
10. Before the procedure, it is advisable to prepare your face: take a steam bath with herbs , cleanse the skin with a scrub. This will allow the pores to open and absorb the maximum of nutrients.
11. Apply a face mask with castor oil strictly along massage lines , in circular movements, using fingertips. Do not use cotton pads or cosmetic brushes for this, as they can injure sensitive and delicate skin.
12. The action time is from 10 minutes to half an hour, but no more.
13. To prevent castor oil from leaving an unpleasant feeling of oiliness on your skin, do not rush to wash off the mask with plain water. First wipe your face with a cosmetic wipe or a simple cotton pad (dry). After this, you can use warm milk or a cleansing tonic.
14. The final stage of the procedure is applying a nourishing cream to the face.
15. Frequency: 1 or 2 times a week. You need to apply castor oil to acne twice daily, morning and evening.

This is how you need to use castor oil at home: using this amazingly useful product on your face will help you get rid of many different problems. Be sure to take advantage of this unique gift of nature so as not to have complexes about the condition of your skin.

There are a lot of options for using castor oil at home, the choice of recipes is wide, so you can always choose something to suit your skin type to eliminate individual cosmetic defects.

Recipes and options for using castor oil for the face

So, you have decided to use castor oil for your face: choose the recipe according to your skin type and depending on the presence of a particular problem. If you want to whiten pigmentation and have chosen a rejuvenating anti-wrinkle mask, even wonderful castor oil will be useless in this case. Therefore, at this stage, be extremely careful.

• Honey + castor oil = rejuvenation

Mix 1 teaspoon. lie castor oil, honey, cottage cheese, add the yolk and 2 teaspoons of any fruit puree. This face mask with honey and castor oil will get rid of unwanted, early, age-related and expression wrinkles, and smooth out the skin.

• Honey + Vaseline + castor oil = anti-pigmentation

Mix 1 tablespoon of steamed honey, 1 tablespoon of warm castor oil, 1 teaspoon. a spoonful of Vaseline, add 5 drops of iodine, 10 drops of Aevit. Mix thoroughly, transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Shelf life: 5 days. A whitening cream-mask for the face with castor oil, honey and petroleum jelly will whiten the skin from unwanted pigment spots.

• Castor oil + vitamin E = nutrition

Mix 2 tablespoons of castor oil with 10 drops of liquid tocopherol. Castor oil and vitamin E for the face are very useful in such a cosmetic tandem: they not only nourish the skin during the period of vitamin deficiency (winter and spring), but also take care that early, premature wrinkles do not appear on it.

• Castor oil + lemon = whitening

Mix castor oil with lemon juice in equal quantities. These two products have an excellent whitening effect: castor oil and lemon for the face are the best remedies for pigmentation.

• Castor oil + sea salt = cleansing

Mix warm castor oil (2 tablespoons) with coarse sea salt (1 teaspoon). This type of facial cleansing with castor oil will get rid of unpleasant blackheads and cleanse the pores deeply enough, drawing out toxins and dirt from them.

• Castor oil compress = hydration

Another answer to whether it is possible to apply castor oil to the face: soak a napkin in it (with slits for the nose and eyes) and apply it to the face for 10 minutes.

• Castor oil + oatmeal = freshness

Mix cooled oatmeal cooked in milk (2 tablespoons) with the same amount of castor oil. If you are making this mask for mature, aging skin, you can add liquid (necessarily natural) honey, which will perfectly cope with wrinkles.

• Castor oil + calendula = acne

Mix castor oil (1 teaspoon) with alcohol tincture of calendula (1 teaspoon) and protein. Grind an aspirin tablet to a powder and add to this mask.

Apply the solution to the problem area of ​​skin. Since the mixture dries quickly, repeat the application after 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, apply the third layer. And only after 10 minutes, wash it off.

This anti-inflammatory mask is incredibly effective and useful.

• Castor oil + clay = anti-wrinkle

Mix black cosmetic clay powder (1 tablespoon) with castor oil (1 teaspoon). Add 1 egg yolk to the mask, beat the mixture thoroughly with a whisk. Before application, add liquid tocopherol or retinol (5 drops).

• Castor oil + glycerin = hydration

Mix fresh chamomile infusion (2 tablespoons), 1 tablespoon each of castor oil and camphor oil, 1 teaspoon of warm glycerin, add 20 drops of liquid tocopherol (vitamin E). This mask is highly recommended for regular care of dry skin that suffers from flaking.

Now you know how castor oil is useful for the face and how it can be used correctly at home, despite its unpleasant odor and too greasy consistency.

Be sure to enjoy its effect on your skin so that it blooms and looks stunning at any time of the year.

Do you want to get rid of freckles and other age spots? Tired of acne? Are you suffering from the appearance of more and more wrinkles? In this case, use folk recipes for masks with castor oil - and all these problems will be a thing of the past.

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