Castor oil for the face: application features and results

Cosmetic oils are a popular trend, beauty treatments are done with them and added to various caring creams and masks. However, it is not necessary to spend big money on expensive cosmetics. There is an affordable and proven tool - castor oil for the face. Features of application and results which such leaving gives, are described in this article.

Oil is a product of plant origin, it is obtained by processing castor, usually by cold pressing. Despite the fact that the plant itself is considered poisonous, the oil has many useful properties, it is used in cosmetology, it does not bypass the side in medicine, prescribing both externally and inward. It looks like a liquid with a yellowish tinge and a faint odor.

Castor oil for the face is usually used in the composition of various masks. Such cosmetics has a rejuvenating effect, helps to fight the first signs of aging, get rid of age spots. Due to the emollient effect, the products will be especially useful for dry and dehydrated skin due to external exposure, prone to flaking.

The secret of oil and its effectiveness lies in the composition of the means containing many useful ingredients:

• lipase has a rejuvenating effect, it is an enzyme that prevents the development of dermatological pathologies and slows down the age-related changes of the skin;
• Stearic acid is responsible for moisture, creates a kind of protective film that does not allow moisture to evaporate too quickly, so the skin dries and peels less;
• ricinoleic acid softens the skin, helps maintain lipid balance;
• oleic acid helps to restore cell membranes damaged due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
• linoleic acid accelerates the processes of cell regeneration and renewal, which helps to keep the skin young, and also has an antioxidant effect;
• palmitic acid stimulates the production of elastin and collagen;
• plant alkaloids form protection against free radicals;
• Vitamin E is necessary for the normal course of metabolic processes;
• albumin provides a lifting effect;
• Vitamin A helps get rid of shallow wrinkles and slows down the signs of aging;
• bioflavonoids fight increased dryness;
• phytosterols have anti-inflammatory action, eliminating redness, and soothe irritated skin.

Beauticians did not reveal any restrictions on age or skin type, preventing the use of castor oil, In addition, it has a wide spectrum of action:

• helps to get rid of wrinkles, smoothing minor irregularities and making them less noticeable;
• eliminates age spots, and can also be used to lighten and smooth the tone;
• suitable for teens, helping against black spots and acne, normalizes sebum production;
• moisturizes and softens the skin, eliminates seasonal peeling in winter and irritation.

The benefits of oil will be more noticeable if you apply it regularly.This will help achieve a pronounced effect, especially if you want to get rid of pigmentation or age signs. Apply oil can be a point, for example, if you want to lighten the freckles, or use it against acne.

Oil is considered a basic cosmetic and does not have any specific contraindications, but sometimes there are cases of individual intolerance. That is why it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction, if you use the tool for the first time. To do this, it is necessary to apply oil on the wrist from the inside - there the skin is sensitive, approximately, like on the face. If there is no redness, itching, burning or other suspicious manifestations in 2-3 hours, then everything is in order, and you can start the caring procedures.

It is important to store the oil correctly, it is not recommended to use the spoiled product, it can harm the skin. The lid of the bottle should always be tightly screwed, then the tool will not lose its useful properties, it is also better to place it in a dark and cool place, for example, in a refrigerator. If you are preparing an oil-based product at home, use glass or ceramic dishes, as some ingredients may oxidize in metal cups.

There are various options for using castor oil in cosmetology or at home, but there are general rules that must be followed.

• A mask or cream, not to mention undiluted oil, is applied only to the cleansed face to avoid clogged pores and inflammations. To fully prepare the skin, you can make an extra steam bath.
• Before use, the oil must be heated to a comfortable room temperature.
• Any products prepared using oil should be kept on the face for no more than 20 minutes. And if the skin is prone to swelling or irritation, then reduce the time to 15 minutes.
• If you have prepared a product for the eyelids, apply it with care to the area around the eyes with a cotton swab so as not to touch the mucous membrane.
• After the procedures, it is better to wash off the remnants of the cosmetic product with warm water and wipe the face with a prepared decoction of chamomile or ordinary green tea. This will achieve a better result.

Most often, the oil is used as an additional ingredient, but you can smear it on the skin of the face and in its pure form. This is done in cases where it is necessary to whiten the skin, but it is important to follow the instructions.

• First you need to remove makeup and clean the face. You can also use a towel moistened with hot water as a compress to help expand the pores, or simply make a steam bath before the planned procedure.
• For oil, it is better to take a separate small container to make it easier to apply. You do not need to pour too much, because the unused remedy is not recommended afterwards to be poured back into the bottle - because of this, all the oil can deteriorate.
• Fingertips should be dipped in oil and gently applied to the face with light massage movements.
• Do not flush 10-15 minutes.

Signs of aging skin - not at all what you want to see in the mirror. For many women, the first wrinkles appear at a rather early age, which makes them even more worried about their appearance. You can prepare an effective tool - a cream with iodine, petroleum jelly, honey and castor oil. You will need to take a tablespoon of oil and the same amount of honey, a teaspoonful of vaseline and add two drops of iodine, carefully mixing all this up to a homogeneous structure. This cream is best applied in the evening after cleansing the face, while the tool itself in finished form should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a month.

Mask-compress for dry skin, restore oxygen balance and combat age-related changes. Procedures of this type are often offered in beauty salons, but they can be done at home. This will require natural ingredients, some of which are in the pharmacy, and the rest in the grocery store. And you also need a fabric mask - you can find it in departments that sell beauty products, or independently cut out from thin cotton linen. The procedure is as follows:

• boil 100 ml of artesian water, then take a mixture of chamomile and hop cones in the amount of two tablespoons and pour boiling water, leaving to infuse for half an hour;
• At this time, grated cucumber will need to be grated, 100 grams of pulp will be needed, from which you need to squeeze the juice and add to the herbal infusion;
• a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of castor oil are also added to the mixture;
• everything is thoroughly mixed, after which it is necessary to soak the fabric mask in the resulting composition so that it is properly soaked;
• At this time, clean your face from make-up, you can also make a steam bath to enhance the impact of a caring agent;
• put a cloth mask on your face and leave it for 20 minutes;
• Finally, wipe the face with micellar water or chamomile decoction.

Aspirin mask for mature skin. Aspirin tablets are useful not only as a medicine, but can also become an ingredient for a cosmetic. They are affordable and have a soft peeling effect that helps smooth wrinkles. And also for the preparation of the composition will require other components:

• chicken egg, from which you need to carefully remove the yolk and beat with a mixer or a whisk;
• leaves of aloe, need to squeeze the juice in the amount of a teaspoon;
• tablespoon of castor oil;
• the resulting mass of the above-mentioned components should be whipped for a few more minutes to make the composition completely homogeneous;
• half aspirin tablets need to be dissolved in a tablespoon of water and pour into the mixture;
• The mask is applied to a pre-cleansed face and left for 20 minutes.

Natural freshly squeezed juices contain many useful elements. Lemon and carrots are easy to find in the store, they are useful for cleansing and preventing blockage of pores, as well as the appearance of acne. Castor oil added to it will provide protection against drying out and help normalize metabolic processes. This tool is suitable for adolescents faced with acne, as well as owners of oily skin prone to the formation of acne. To get the mask, follow these steps:

• fresh carrots need to be crushed with a blender or ordinary grater - it takes a little, 50 grams;
• using gauze or strainer squeeze the pulp to get the juice - you need two tablespoons;
• take a lemon and squeeze a tablespoon of juice, then add the same amount of castorca;
• mix the resulting liquid with oatmeal flour and apply in a uniform dense layer;
• mask should be left for 20-30 minutes, after which you can wash off.

One of the problems with increased fat content is an unpleasant shine caused by excessive sebum production. To normalize the metabolic processes and bring the face in order, you can use a special composition. It not only mattes, but also smoothes small wrinkles, if they exist, evens out the color, acting as a rejuvenating agent, therefore it is suitable as a measure for the prevention of first age changes, if your skin is fatty. To prepare the mask, follow the instructions.

• Boil artesian water in a small amount (50 ml) and fill it with nettle leaves. They can be taken both fresh (2 tablespoons) and dry (1 spoon).
• Infusion leave for half an hour under the lid, then strain through cheesecloth or a sieve and add castor oil - 1 tablespoon.
• Take a separate container, pour 50 ml of kefir there and add a teaspoon of soda to the milk product. The mixture will sizzle and bubble - this is a normal reaction, just wait for it to finish.
• Mix all the ingredients you have in one container and take a fabric mask to soak it with this agent.
• Apply the mask on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes, which are best held in a horizontal position.

Tissue masks can be purchased at beauty stores, and with regular use, this procedure gives an effect no worse than salon products.

With age, the skin does not so well retain moisture, the cells regenerate more slowly, metabolic processes may be disturbed. All this leads to the fact that the face looks swollen, the contour of the chin becomes less clear, a constant expression of fatigue appears. To get rid of this, many women go to a plastic surgeon, but not necessarily resort to such drastic measures. Timely prevention allows you to keep the skin young for a long time without complicated procedures. Here is what you need to do for this:

• take two tablespoons of gelatin granules and soak in 100 ml of mineral water, leaving for half an hour;
• To achieve a homogeneous structure and dissolve the granules completely, put the mixture in a water bath and heat up;
• add a tablespoon of unrefined olive oil to your composition and take another teaspoon of castor;
• apply the resulting mixture in a thick layer on the face, and when it dries, collect the residues and distribute them into another layer;
• The mask is kept for half an hour, after which the frozen film can be gently separated and the face wiped with mineral water.

This zone is considered by many to be the most problematic - fine wrinkles betray the age, and dark circles are companions of stress and lack of sleep, which can be difficult to avoid. But even in such a situation, you can remain beautiful, if you make this simple tool.

• Take a teaspoon of sour cream and castor oil. Mix them in a glass or ceramic dish to prevent the components from oxidizing.
• Add there a tablespoon of milk and tea - vegetable glycerin, such an ingredient can be found in the pharmacy.
• Dip two cotton discs in liquid and place them on closed eyes. In this position, you should hold compresses for half an hour.
• After completing this procedure, wipe the skin with micellar water.

You can mix the oil not only with various juices of fruits and vegetables, dairy products or herbs, but also with plant esters, which have no less useful properties. Such combinations can really produce a noticeable effect, since some oils can enhance the effect of castor oil. It is necessary to observe the proportion - 2 drops of ether per 10 ml of castorca. If two different essential oils are used, then add each drop by drop. All esters have their own characteristics.

• Orange or tea tree has a disinfecting effect, helps to get rid of acne, clean pores and give elasticity. They can be combined with castor oil if you have oily skin or have acne and black spots.
• Have a similar effect pine and bergamot.
• Geraniums and sandalwood help to get rid of wrinkles, restore elasticity and elasticity, make the facial contour more taut. With them, you can make a tool for the prevention of age-related changes by adding castorca.

• Damask rose and lavender able to eliminate toxins, they make the face more healthy and fresh, maintaining oxygen balance. In combination with castor oil, you will get a tonic effect with a tonic effect, which is suitable for all skin types.
• Fennel and Geranium level relief, creating a lifting effect, and neroli and incense smooth wrinkles. Using these oils and castor, you can get a composition with anti-aging effect. Such mixtures can be used as an alternative to conventional caring creams. They need to be applied to a cleansed face, gently spreading fingers on the massage lines.

If you do not want to spend time preparing homemade masks, just add a few drops of castor oil to your regular cream or other store-bought product. Such an additional ingredient will enhance the effect of the composition and make it more effective. It is better to add oil immediately before applying the cream, mixing everything in a separate container.

Women who used oil for cosmetic purposes, have a noticeable effect when comparing the face before and after applying this tool. However, to achieve a result, one must not forget that procedures must be regular. After a one-time use, you should not expect magical transformations, but if you do masks course, it is quite possible to get rid of such defects as age spots or warts. In addition, the face begins to look younger and healthier, fine wrinkles are smoothed, there is a lifting effect.

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