You’re asking yourself, why should I spend more on black castor oil when it is made from the same nut and regular castor oil?
We went over the major differences between our black castor oil and regular castor oil here. I suggest checking that post out first before continuing.
Now that you know what makes black castor oil different and why it is so famous, I’ll give you a list of the benefits that it is loaded with.
Nutrients:
Ricinoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as humectant and can be used to moisturize the hair & skin. It retains moisture by preventing loss of water from the surface of the skin and hair, hence sealing in moisture. It easily penetrates the skin to soothe and soften dry rough patches such as cracked heels, etc.
Ricinoleic acid also stimulates elastin and collagen production which is wonderful for that anti-aging effect! This acid gives black castor oil its amazing anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and pain-reducing properties. These properties prevent irritation, redness, itchiness, swelling, sunburn and acne (to name a few), making it wonderful to combat acne and other skin conditions such as eczema, etc. To top it all off, this wonder acid which makes up about 90% of black castor oil.
Other Nutrients:
- Linoleic acid
- Oleic acid
- Vitamin E
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- Enzymes
- Antioxidants and more
This oil is without a doubt one of the worlds most famous oils in the hair community and here are some of the reasons why.
Benefits: Hair
- Thickens hair
- Nourishes hair follicles and stimulates hair growth
- Treats and prevents dandruff
- Aids in growth of edges (hairline)
- Prevents hair loss
- Prevents hair breakage
- Seals ends thereby helping to lessen the occurrence of split ends
- Conditions hair and scalp
- Promotes blood circulation to the hair roots to stimulate regrowth
- It has the ability to repair brittle hair fibres
- When used in beards, results in thicker and fuller hair
- Adds shine and lustre
- Helps eyelashes and eyebrows to grow
- Seals in moisture during LOC/LCO methods
- Coats hair with a protective layer
- Wonderful as a hot oil treatment
- Detoxifies hair follicles
- Regulates and balances pH
Benefits: Skin
- Soothes skin and scalp inflammation
- Treats dry, damaged and chapped skin
- Treats acne and other skin conditions
- Treats acne scars
- Treats dry itchy scalp
- Hydrates and moisturizes the skin
- Ability to fight signs of aging such as wrinkles
- Purifies blackheads
- Soothes scalp inflammation
- Coats hair with a protective layer
- Smoothens scars
- Cleanses the skin
- Tightens the pores
- Detoxifies the skin by pulling toxins out
- Helps to reduce stretch marks and cellulite
- Can be used to moisturise cracked heels
- Can be used in breast massage to prevent cysts and lumps in the breast
- Regulates and balances pH
Benefits: Nails
- Softens cuticles to prevent breakage
Disclaimer: Individual Results May Vary
