Castor oil for face

Castor oil is used in various fields of cosmetology and medicine. It has exceptional nutritional qualities. The antibacterial properties of this natural product help solve many skin problems.

Benefits of castor oil for the face

Among the components of castor oils contains several very beneficial acids for the skin. These are oleic, ricinoleic and linoleic acids. In addition to them, this valuable product contains large quantities of antioxidants, a wide range vitamins and healthy proteins.

This composition provides the skin with:

• Moisturizing for dry dermis, roughness and tendency to peeling.
• Reduction of wrinkles and anti-aging effect.
• Lightening of the skin, including whitening pigmentation and freckles.
• Removing warts and fighting papillomas.
• Increased eyelash growth and improved eyebrow condition.
• Enrichment of the epidermis with nutrients.

How to use castor oil for face

As a rule, oil Castor oil in its pure form is not used for the epidermis on the face, but mixed with other oils or added to masks. You can mix castor oil with cosmetic creams and gels or store-bought masks to enhance their effect. To do this, just add just a couple of drops of oil to each portion of the cosmetic product.
It is useful to use castor oil to smooth out wrinkles in the eyelid area. To do this, it is mixed with olive or sea buckthorn oil. A mixture with wheat germ oil or shea butter also works well. Before use, it is recommended to warm the oil mixture slightly in a water bath. The life-giving cocktail should be applied to the desired area of ​​the skin with light patting movements. Excess oils are blotted with a paper napkin. It is more convenient to do this procedure before going to bed, and wash your face with warm water in the morning.

To smooth out deep wrinkles, use an oil compress. To do this, heat the castor oil until it becomes warm. Now soak a cloth in hot oil and apply it to your face. It is recommended to apply compresses at least twice a week, and after a couple of months, wrinkles will become less pronounced.

To get rid of warts and papillomas, you need to apply castor oil to them every other day. The same method is suitable for lightening pigmentation and freckles.

Masks with castor oil for face

Using a homemade mask with the addition of castor oil, you can effectively treat acne and other skin rashes. For this mask, grind 12 g of oatmeal along with 2 tablets of white charcoal. Dilute this powder with mineral water to make a paste, then add 8 drops of castor oil. Before using the mask, it is better to steam your face and only then apply the healing composition. The duration of exposure to this mask is 10 minutes, after which the mask must be removed and the skin washed with warm plantain decoction.

To eliminate age-related changes in the form of pigmentation and wrinkles, a mask with red cosmetic clay is suitable. It also effectively protects the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. For this mask, mix 15 g of red cosmetic clay, 12 ml of warm milk and 4 drops of castor oil. Leave the mixture to act for a quarter of an hour, and then rinse and rinse your face with green tea.

For effective hydration and enrichment dry dermis with nutrients, make the following mask. Peel and chop one fresh cucumber, add a couple of spoons of sour cream and 7 drops of castor oil. Spread the mixture over your face and leave for half an hour.

Castor oil will also benefit oily skin. A mask with it normalizes the pH balance, refreshes the complexion and improves the skin structure. For this mask you will need 20 g of yellow cosmetic clay and 5 drops of castor oil. The mixture of these two components should be diluted with green tea to a paste and a couple of drops of verbena essential oil should be added. Spread the mixture over your face, avoiding the lips and eyelids. The duration of exposure is a quarter of an hour, after which the composition is removed with diluted grapefruit juice.

To solve the problem of rosacea and strengthen the vascular walls, a mask with honey is suitable. Mix 15 g of honey with 1 g of bee bread and add 5 drops of castor oil. This mask should be applied to the steamed dermis for 10 minutes. To remove, use cooled boiled water.