Castor oil
Castor oil has been used for hair care since ancient times. It is considered one of the oldest known cosmetic treatments, dating back to ancient Egyptian times. Oil is characterized by a combination of many vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids and useful for the growth of hair healthy and strong. Castor oil is thick and colorless, extracted from castor seeds by pressing it.
Experts recommend using castor oil for hair, describing it as a liquid gold for hair. This oil works to renew the hair, in terms of stimulation in its growth by increasing the circulation of blood circulation and specifically in the scalp, increasing the blood circulation of the scalp works to improve the flow of food towards the hair, and helps to grow hair and increase its density.
Methods of using castor oil
- Method 1: the use of castor oil alone:
- Hair is separated into several sections.
- A little castor oil is rubbed gently on the scalp and well, with the massage process continuing for a few minutes.
- The head is covered with a plastic bag and left on the hair for no more than two hours.
- Wash the hair well using a suitable shampoo, and repeat this process three times a week, for maximum results.
- The second method: using castor oil in addition to other oils nourishing the hair is as follows:
- These oils are mixed well together, castor oil and coconut oil, with olive oil.
- Apply the oil mixture to the hair, rubbing with the scalp well, cover all parts of the hair completely, and leave for no more than two hours.
- The hair should be wrapped in a plastic bag.
- Wash the hair well using a suitable shampoo.
Importance of castor oil for hair
- It is an excellent and effective moisturizer, moisturizing hair and skin.
- Treatment for loss and hair loss, and for hair thinning as well.
- It has antifungal, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, as it contains ricinolic acid, so castor oil is effective for the treatment of scalp inflammation.
- Prevents continuous itching in the dry scalp.
- Nourishing the hair well; it contains fatty acids and omega-3.
Tips for using castor oil
- Ensure hair moisture: For effective results when using castor oil and apply it to hair, preferably hair is wet, and should be dry, by moistening the hair with a little water before use.
- Use a small amount of oil: castor oil is very thick, so it is recommended to use a little of it on the hair until it gives satisfactory and desirable results.