Do not let its dense and syrupy appearance discourage you: castor oil only wants the best for your hair. Follow our advice on use and application.
Looking for the miracle product that will reveal the full potential of your hair? L’castor oil – This vegetable oil obtained from castor seeds, a small tropical tree – can certainly claim this title, especially if it is used wisely.
What are the benefits of castor oil for hair?
Full of essential fatty acids, this magic oil, applied to the lengths, may Strengthen your hair by feeding it in depth. Antioxidants present in its formulation will also allow Fortify the keratin of your hair.
Result: goodbye frizz and other sparkling aspect. Your mane will seem healthier and will gain in flexibility.
And that’s not all! Thanks in particular to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, castor oil will help you Fight against dandruff and scalp irritationwhich can slow down hair growth. But contrary to popular belief, no scientific study has so far been able to prove the influence of castor oil in hair growth – if you are wondering how long is pushing a hair, know that the average is around 1 cm per month.
The use and application of castor oil will obviously depend on your hair type:
- For dry hair and frizzy hair: We can apply the castor oil in massage on the scalp but also over the entire length of the hair, mixed with argan oil or jojoba which will make the castor oil less viscous and will thus facilitate its use.
- For oily hair and fine hair: We will avoid applying castor oil directly on the scalp, which could make the hair more oily and weigh down finer hair, and we will be satisfied with a few drops for somewhat damaged lengths.
- For particularly sensitized hair leathers: Apply a few drops to the entire scalp and then make it penetrate by massaging for several minutes.
In any case, apply the product to dry hair or barely wet for better penetration, and Leave on at least 30 minutes And even, if possible, all night. Repeat the application once or twice a week. To effectively remove any trace of oil from your hair, massage from the conditioner, or even a beaten egg, on the whole of your hair, before proceeding with shampoo.
Also take the time to test the oil upstream on your skin to prevent any risk of allergy.
Finally, preferably choose a Organic castor oil and first cold pressure.
Three recipe for castor oil
Easy to use serum
- 1 tablespoon of castor oil
- 3 tablespoons of argan oil or jojoba
A mask for shine and flexibility
- 2 tablespoons of castor oil
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
A mask to strengthen hair
- 1 tablespoon of castor oil
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of avocado oil
