Castor oil: what it consists of
Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of the castor plant.These seeds are quite poisonous, but in ancient medicine castor oil was taken internally as a laxative. Traditional medicine attributes this remedy with cleansing, restorative and bleaching properties, it is recommended to remove papillomas, warts, age spots and treat a number of quite serious diseases. Externally, castor oil is a viscous liquid of a yellowish color. It contains many useful acids. It is also worth noting that castor oil is useful only when it was obtained by cold pressing. This is the oil that should be used in cosmetic procedures, otherwise it does not have moisturizing and nourishing properties. It is worth noting that before using castor oil, you need to test for individual intolerance. It is advisable to do it on a sensitive area of the skin, for example, on the inside of the elbow. Redness and itching will indicate high sensitivity of the skin to this product, and in this case it is better to refuse its use and use other folk remedies for the growth and strengthening of eyelashes.
Effectiveness of castor oil
Why exactly is castor oil consideredthe best for regular eyelash care? The reason lies in its chemical composition. In this oil, each component works to make eyelashes beautiful and healthy:
- saturated fatty acids, which return a dark color, restoring the pigment from the inside. Thanks to these acids, eyelashes will become much brighter, and they can not even be dyed with mascara;
- linoleic - a polyunsaturated fatty acid that promotes nutrition and rapid growth;
- monounsaturated fatty acids that moisturize the structure, and restore all damage, making the eyelashes strong and strong.
Considering such a complex impact, whichgives castor oil, it becomes clear why it is considered the best. The action of other oils may not be as effective, since they may not act on the functions that are important for normal eyelash growth. Of course, castor oil for eyelash growth can be combined with other ingredients, but it still remains the best.
How to use castor oil
By purchasing castor oil, which willused for eyelash growth, you need to understand that you can’t apply it with your fingers, and even without removing your makeup before the procedure. A mascara brush is best suited for applying castor oil. Before use, you need to thoroughly wash such a brush so that there are no remnants of old mascara on it. Of course, castor oil can be bought in a bottle with a special brush that is designed for this procedure. After dipping the brush in the bottle, you need to run it several times along the entire length of the eyelashes - just like when applying mascara. After applying 2-3 layers, you need to gently blot the eye with a napkin or cotton pad to remove excess. It is best to do this procedure in the evening, before going to bed, and in the morning, thoroughly rinse your eyes with water or remove the remains of the castor oil with some good makeup remover. It is best to use castor oil several times a week, and it can also be applied to the skin of the eyelids along the eyelash line. The first results of systematic application of this product can be seen in a couple of weeks - eyelashes will become much longer and thicker. And in a month, you will no longer need to paint them with mascara, as they will already be very long and beautiful. After castor oil has been applied to the eyelashes, do not expose them to stress: do not go outside in the scorching sun or in the wind, do not smoke, dousing them with harmful nicotine, do not cook food in the kitchen. If these rules are not followed, the effect of using castor oil can be completely lost. It is quite possible that neutral and negative reviews of castor oil, which was used for the growth and strengthening of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, are due to these factors.
