Ricin: Benefits for Hair, Skin and Digestion : Your online pharmacy selection

What is castor oil and why is it an essential ingredient in cosmetics and phytotherapy?

Castor oil (Ricinus communis) is a plant native to Africa and India, renowned for its fortifying, moisturizing and purifying properties. Extracted by cold pressing, castor oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E and ricinoleic acid, giving it exceptional properties for skin, hair, nails and even digestion.

Used since ancient times, this oil is a natural ally against hair loss, skin dryness and intestinal disorders. Its antibacterial and antifungal action also makes it effective for treating skin imperfections and strengthening the scalp.

What are the health and beauty benefits of castor oil?

Castor oil offers a multitude of proven benefits:

1. Promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss: Stimulates scalp microcirculation and nourishes the hair follicle.
2. Strengthens and lengthens eyelashes and eyebrows: adds density and strength to fine hairs.
3. Moisturizes and repairs dry, damaged skin: restores elasticity and prevents chapping and cracking.
4. Strengthens brittle, soft nails: Protects and nourishes nail keratin.
5. Reduces pigmentation spots and scars: evens out skin tone and accelerates skin regeneration.
6. Relieves joint and muscle pain: anti-inflammatory and relaxing effect.
7. Fights acne and skin infections: Powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties.
8. Helps eliminate toxins: Stimulates lymphatic circulation with massage.
9. Natural laxative action: relieves occasional constipation thanks to its purgative effect.
10. Deeply moisturizes and nourishes dry lips: protects against chapping and dryness.

How do I use castor oil to enjoy its benefits?

Castor oil can be applied and consumed in a variety of ways:

• As a hair oil bath: apply to scalp and lengths, leave on for 1 to 2 hours before rinsing.
• As an eyelash and eyebrow serum: Apply every evening with a cotton bud or clean mascara.
• As a skin massage: to moisturize dry skin and repair chapped skin.
• On nails and cuticles: Apply daily to strengthen and protect.
• As a heated poultice: to relieve muscle and joint pain.
• Orally (exceptional and supervised use): One teaspoon for its powerful laxative effect.

Does castor oil have any contraindications?

Although beneficial for skin and hair, castor oil must be used with caution:

1. Do not ingest in excess: its laxative effect is very powerful and can cause abdominal cramps.
2. Not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women: May stimulate uterine contractions.
3. Always do a skin test before use: to avoid allergic reactions.
4. Do not apply undiluted to eyes: may be irritating if it comes into contact with mucous membranes.

Where to buy castor oil and in what form?

Castor oil is available in pharmacies, organic stores and specialized stores in several forms:

Pure, organic vegetable oil: cold-pressed to preserve all its properties.
Castor-enriched serums and hair care products: For easy application to hair.
Nourishing balms and creams: Ideal for very dry, sensitive skin.
Dietary supplements in capsules: For controlled, supervised use.
It's best to choose organic, virgin castor oil, which guarantees the absence of solvents and an optimal concentration of active ingredients.

Is castor oil effective for hair growth?

Yes, thanks to its high concentration of ricinoleic acid, castor oil stimulates scalp microcirculation, strengthening the hair bulb and promoting faster, denser growth.

Is castor oil good for eyelashes and eyebrows?

Absolutely! Its fortifying and nourishing effect helps to densify eyelashes and eyebrows, giving them strength and length.

Can castor oil be used on the skin?

Yes, it's ideal for moisturizing, soothing and repairing dry, damaged or irritated skin. Its antibacterial action also makes it effective against acne and blemishes.

Is castor oil effective against dark spots and scars?

Yes, castor oil promotes cell renewal, gradually diminishing pigmentation marks, stretch marks and scars.

Does castor oil have a laxative effect?

Yes, when ingested in small quantities, castor oil acts as a powerful natural purgative, stimulating intestinal transit. However, its internal use must be limited.

Does castor oil help strengthen nails?

Yes, applied regularly to brittle and fragile nails, castor oil strengthens and protects them, and encourages their growth.

How do I choose quality castor oil?

To reap the full benefits of castor oil, we recommend choosing a product that is :

100% pure, virgin, cold-pressed: To preserve its natural active ingredients.
Certified organic: Free from pesticides and chemical solvents.
Packaged in an amber glass bottle: To preserve its properties.
Free from additives and artificial fragrances: To guarantee optimum efficacy.
Quality castor oil ensures better absorption and enhanced action on skin, hair and nails.