Castor oil: for spectacular eyelashes and more
All women dream of seductive, long, thick and beautiful lashes that can give light to the whole face. Use castor oil regularly every evening: in this way, after six months, you will be able to show off perfect eyelashes. And while waiting to have them just the way you want them, immediately make them more beautiful by applying mascara with the brush in the right way to emphasize the look to the maximum!
Castor oil: what it is
Castor oil is a very thick oil that is obtained by squeezing the seeds of the castor plant. It has a yellow or transparent color and a very distinctive odor produced by the perineum glands of the beaver. Precisely for this reason it is also called "castoro oil". It is a particularly popular grandmother's remedy for its benefits. You can easily find it in pharmacies and parapharmacies. Many herbalists have it available and then you can also find it online. The ideal is to choose a pure castor oil to enhance its effect and avoid the risk of allergies. To be sure of its purity, it will be useful to look at the INCI (the list of ingredients) of the package, which must contain only one element "Ricinus Communis Seed Oil".
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Characteristics and properties
Castor oil, rich in vitamin E, is a very effective product and has several similarities with keratin because it helps the hair to be stronger, strengthening it from the root even if it does not actually contain any protein. Specifically, castor oil protects and strengthens hair, eyelashes and even nails, thanks to its restructuring and strengthening properties, eliminates split ends, is useful for combating dandruff and has the advantage of being a 100% natural product. to offer excellent results at very low cost. As in everything, however, it is always good not to overdo it and avoid contact of the oil drops with the eyes and with the delicate areas of the face. In case of skin irritation in the delicate area around the eyes, it is advisable to stop the treatment immediately. The use of castor oil on eyelashes and eyebrows is also not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Long and thick eyelashes with castor oil
If you want to start a treatment with castor oil, remember that your constancy will soon be rewarded with stronger, thicker and longer lashes. Apply castor oil to perfectly cleansed face: eyelash make-up would prevent the product from penetrating. After removing make-up, moisten your lashes with a little water: by moisturizing them, the castor oil can penetrate deeply and strengthen them. At this point, sprinkle the upper and lower lashes with a few drops of the product, avoiding blinking for a few minutes: so the oil is perfectly absorbed! For application, you can use the brush of an old mascara,
inserting it directly into the oil bottle. After use, however, store it carefully, perhaps covering it with a toothbrush shell to ensure that it does not collect dust. If you want to wash the box of your old mascara well, you can fill it with castor oil, making it extremely easy to apply the product. To make sure that all traces of mascara disappear from the case, just soak it for several hours in hot water. If you prefer instead of the brush you can use a cotton swab to spread the product. It may be that in this way the oil comes into contact with the eye: if you feel burning in your eyes or face, rinse well with warm water.
The ideal time to apply it is in the evening (every night!) Before going to sleep. In this way, the castor oil can act throughout the night. After a couple of weeks you will already notice the first results, while after 6 months of treatment you will reach the optimal result and you will be able to admire the thick, long and resistant lashes you have always wanted. Castor oil is one of the most famous eyelash treatments capable of giving you doe eyes but there are also other ways to give strength and beauty to your lashes. See the others!
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Castor oil and eyebrows
Your eyebrows will also benefit from the restorative and strengthening properties of castor oil. This oil has in fact the ability to regrow the hairs of the eyebrows by filling the empty areas of the eyebrows that you first necessarily covered with eyeshadow, so as not to always have to resort to make-up. Here, too, consistency and consistency are essential: remember to apply it every night on the eyebrows without make-up and moistened and leave it on all night.
Castor oil and nails
The strengthening properties of castor oil are friendly to brittle nails that break. Blend castor oil, extra virgin olive oil and lemon essential oil in a bottle and brush your nails with this mix every night before bed for at least 3 weeks. It's the perfect way to flaunt them long and strong!
Castor oil and hair
Castor oil also has benefits for the hair. Applied on the length and ends before shampooing, it gives you softness and nourishment. Prepare the hair to absorb its effects to the maximum by moistening the length with a little water and then apply castor oil as a compress. After this time, rinse your hair carefully and then proceed to your usual wash.
