Castor Oil for your Face
- Leslie Vivvian
- May 7
- 1 min read
by Dr Eric Berg
Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from the seeds of the castor plant. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was likely used as fuel for lamps as well as for medicinal and beauty purposes. The active ingredient in castor oil is a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid.
Castor oil, made from the Ricinus communis plant’s seeds, has been used for thousands of years. A heating process deactivates its toxic enzyme, ricin, making it safe to use.
Castor Oil Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory effects
Help heal wounds
Castor oil benefits for skin
Castor oil for hair growth
Induce labor
Natural laxative
Cleaning and storing dentures
Castor Oil Packs
Some people use castor oil packs as remedies for constipation, dry skin, arthritis, or period cramps.
These are pieces of fabric, usually cotton or wool, soaked in castor oil. You apply them to your skin, with or without a heating pad. You can make your own or buy them.
There are lots of great articles about castor oil on the internet if you like to search further for more detail.
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