Castor oil for hair: application and effect

For a long time, castor oil has been used as a cosmetic. Years of research and practice have proven the use of this product as a therapeutic and restorative complex composition for hair.

Castor oil is used as an independent drug, as well as in the line of cosmetic products of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The raw material for it is castor bean seeds. This is a herbaceous annual plant of the euphorbia family. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. Castorca, familiar to all, is a castor oil product and is sold in pharmacies in capsules or dark glass vials.

The high content of useful substances specified in the instructions characterizes the scope of use as external and internal means. Outwardly for the treatment and rehabilitation of hair use extractor castor bean seed - castor oil. It is able to restore the keratin structure of the curls and nourish their roots. Combining it with other useful substances, you can achieve good results.

Castor oil has a complex effect on the hair, namely:

• strengthens the hair, preventing brittleness, helps to improve the overall condition of the hair by increasing the flexibility, elastic properties;

• “Seals” damaged areas of hair, split ends, making them smoother and shinier, creating a lamination effect;
• has a protective effect, shrouding every hair with a very thin film, preserving it from the effects of the environment and adverse factors;
• creates optimal conditions for healthy hair growth, increasing blood supply to the hair follicles;
• It has a beneficial effect on the scalp, relieving dandruff, itching and exfoliation of dead particles;
• stabilizes the optimal level of acidity, humidity, as well as the water – lipid balance on the skin surface;
• helps best of balding and loss of roots;
• Healing abilities of medicinal oil make it an indispensable element for the preservation of youth and health.

Specialists trichologists attribute castor oil to the most effective substances for the care of curls and scalp. The beneficial effect is due to the presence in it of beneficial acids and vitamins:

• ricinolic acid, which promotes hair growth and strengthens hair follicles;
• oleic acid, which is a powerful hydrate that binds water molecules, so that the hair is protected from moisture loss and dryness;
• palmitic acid involved in transporting nutrients and beneficial elements to the hair roots;
• of vitamins A (retinol) and E (tocopherol), normalizing the work of the sebaceous and fatty glands, optimizing skin secretion.

Castor has a complex effect on the scalp, namely:

• used for the rapid growth and treatment of curls;
• is a powerful tool against baldness;
• helps in the treatment of whims and seborrhea;

• has a beneficial effect on the appearance of curls, enhancing the brilliance and strength;
• used to strengthen the hair follicles, their keratin structure;
• increases volume, making curls thick;
• contributes to the restoration of damaged curls, removing the consequences of the negative effects of chemicals during dyeing and curling.

The viscous consistency of the oil is achieved due to the presence of ricinolic acid. It makes hair soft and manageable, increases the blood supply to the root zone, has antiseptic and antibacterial effects, increases the life cycle of each individual hair, heals.

Oil at the first application removes outdated follicles and dead cells, which can manifest itself in hair loss. Do not be afraid of this, as this will be followed by a powerful growth of new hair.

Oleic acid regulates oxygen metabolism in the cells of each hair, normalizes metabolic processes in the deeper layers of the skin.

Stearic and linoleic acids soften the surface of the hair, penetrating deep into the very depth of each of them. Double action from inside and outside as a protective film helps to maintain the overall tone and turgor of the hair.

Palmitic acid is a vehicle that helps large oil molecules travel through the cell membranes to the hairline. As a result, the necessary substances and minerals quietly penetrate to the lesions, eliminating dryness, poor nutrition and other disorders.

Tocopherol and retinol additionally nourish the cover, protecting them from moisture loss and dryness with constant styling using aggressive methods: irons, curls, hair dryer and other methods.

There are features of the use of caste oil for the treatment of hair, which you need to know.

Castor oil is not advised to apply in its pure form. For outdoor use is best to take cosmetic oil, designed specifically for these purposes. Castor oil should be taken only in combination with other substances, as it is very viscous and has a low hygroscopicity, which prevents the penetration of useful substances into the hair structure.

More experts do not advise applying the tool at night, because with prolonged exposure, the oil can clog pores, which can lead to unwanted hair loss. The result is the exact opposite effect.

Increased exposure to highly concentrated substances can cause allergic reactions and overdrying of the scalp.

Another property of castorca is to remove color pigments of paint. Hair after oil is slightly stained and poorly amenable to any styling using chemical means, for example, chemical waving and discoloration.

Natural blondes should know that castor oil and products with its content obscure the natural color of light curls.

Oil is stored for an average of two years. After the expiration of its term can not be used. Using this effective remedy correctly, moderately and as intended, you can achieve the desired results and get the hair of your dreams.

For the care of the hair structure, you can use various tools based on castorca. Basically prepare masks, the use of which is done using some methods:

• after applying a mask, you need to cover your head with a waterproof film and a thick cloth on top to increase the impact of useful substances;
• to remove the mask to use high-quality remedy for oily hair;
• wash your hair best before and after applying the masks to wash off all the excess;

• Apply the composition with oil to clean hair - so they are easier to wash off afterwards;
• Before applying, the oil should be slightly warmed to increase the impact and facilitate the penetration of the main substances into the hair;
• to achieve good nutrition, as well as protection against flaking and dandruff, it is best to smear only the skin of the head;
• to cure split elements, castor oil is applied to the ends of the hair;
• for shining hair and glamorous, well-groomed appearance, means with castor oil is applied to the entire surface of the scalp;
• the strengthening and restoring compositions correctly hold for 60 minutes, then rinse with plenty of warm water with a special detergent;
• hair, prone to fat, wrap with oil every seven days, dry and damaged - twice a week;
• Castor oil masks use courses for a month, prolonged use may backfire, so you need to follow the instructions and do everything correctly.

When applying these or other means at home, it is important to know that for oily hair you need a mask based on oil of castor oil, parsley and lemon. For dry hair suitable mask with egg and honey. Hair growth enhancing masks contain tincture of chilli peppers, onions, mustard and garlic. Masks based on castor oil, burdock oil, aloe and brandy save them from loss and loss.

This mask causes increased blood flow and nutrition of the hair follicles.

You will need: a tablespoon of powdered mustard, the same amount of castorca and kefir, a little water. Mustard is steamed with warm water, then all the ingredients are well mixed and spread on the scalp, spreading a special comb with wide teeth on the entire length of the hair. The mask is held until the onset of burning, then washed out with plenty of water with a good shampoo.

Onion juice is known for its bactericidal properties. If the hair falls out of seborrhea, then this tool is suitable as well as possible. Aloe juice is able to activate the awakening of dormant hair follicles.

When hair loss is prepared from the composition of castor oil, honey, onion juice and aloe in the same proportions - two large spoons. Means impregnate hair and skin surface of the head, cover the top with a warming cap. After 60 minutes, the mask is removed in the usual way.

For the manufacture of therapeutic composition take 30 grams of castorca, yeast and water. Add one egg yolk.

First, the yeast is dissolved in warm water. After some time, all elements are mixed and applied on the scalp, spreading over the entire length of the hair. Wait 45 minutes, then rinse with a mild detergent.

To give the hair shine and beautiful look, use castor oil with kefir, egg and mayonnaise. All components are based on the length and total weight of the hair. The mask is distributed over the entire length of hair, covered with polyethylene, on top - with a heated towel and hold for about an hour. Then thoroughly washed several times until completely free of stickiness. Wet hair doused with water with lemon juice or citric acid solution. Then dried in the usual way.

From this procedure, the curls acquire a mirror shine, become strong and voluminous.

To normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands are traditionally used with parsley. Mix 20 grams of castorca with parsley juice and brandy. Everything is taken in the same quantities. Within five minutes, the mask is rubbed into the head, then left for an hour and washed off with plenty of warm water. For the effect of light curls rinsed chamomile mood, dark - brewing tea.

For the recovery of hair terminations and damaged parts use a mix of useful substances consisting of castor, flax, burdock and olive oils.All of them are mixed in the same proportions, heated and superimposed on the damaged parts of the curls. After 45 minutes, the composition is washed off.

Long since this mask was used to reduce bald patches and early gray hair.

To use 15 grams of castor oil mixed with a spoonful of tincture of hot peppers hot pepper. The composition is rubbed into the scalp with gloves, slightly massaged and left to burn, then rinsed well several times.

Also, glycerin, quail eggs, vitamins A and E, brandy and various essential oils are added to masks with castor oil. These additives are used depending on the desired result. All of them have a number of useful properties, using which you can achieve the desired effect.

According to customers, castor bean seed oil has the ability to restore hair after suffering diseases. It is known that infections of acute respiratory infections and other diseases weaken the immune system, which negatively affects the general condition of the hair. A number of useful properties of the oil eliminate the loss associated with these negative factors. It is enough to apply medical compositions. regularly for two weeks, to fully restore the growth and splendor of hair.

It happens that women with beautiful long hair, burn their excessive care with the use of chemicals. In this case, castor oil comes to the rescue. Masks based on it with kefir, honey, egg and other ingredients are able to fully restore damage from the first time, and also make the curls silky and docile.

Many owners of lush hair use oil as a means of hair care regularly. Both purchased and self-made compositions perfectly relieve hair from oily and greasy shine, heals and regenerates the skin, providing the hair with a healthy look, volume and pomp.

Many advise in liquid soap, shampoos and detergents to add a little castor oil. Such enriched products perfectly soften and protect hair and skin from aggressive environmental influences, creating a protective film.

Oil also has the ability to return the natural color to hair and gradually remove gray hair. Using this tool for a long time, you can secure a positive result for sure. According to numerous observations, castorca, indeed, restores the keratin structure of the hair, returning them to the original color and youth.

The disadvantages include some loss of light pigment in women blondes and the need to wash your hair well after use.

For information on how to use castor oil for hair, see the following video.