Castor oil for eyebrows: application and effect

Beautiful well-groomed eyebrows that look as natural as possible - this is a real face decoration. It is not surprising that such eyebrows are the most fashionable for several seasons. Many are interested in the question of what to do for those who can not boast of perfect eyebrows. You can grow, for example, using castor oil.

Castor oil, popularly called castor oil, is obtained from a plant called castor oil. Africa is considered the birthplace of the plant, but today it has become widespread almost all over the world. In our latitudes, castor oil is often grown on personal plots as an ornamental plant. Grains rich in oils are turned into castor oil by cold pressing. However, in this form they are overly concentrated, so the use of the product is dangerous. In this regard, the oil is first subjected to a certain heat treatment, and only then gets on the shelves of pharmacies.

To grow eyebrows, it is more convenient to use the product in the vesicles, which can have a different volume - from 30 to 100 ml. The label should indicate the possibility of external use of castor oil. There is an option for technical use. The composition of this oil contains solvents, pigments, so it is forbidden to apply it to the skin.

The basis of the composition (about 50%) of castor oil is ricinoleic acid. In addition, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic acids are present here. They are successfully combined with vitamins A and E.

With the help of castor oil, you can grow thick and long eyebrows, due to its beneficial effect on the hair follicles - the product nourishes and moisturizes them. As a result, dormant bulbs begin to function, while weakened ones strengthen. Hair begins to grow more actively, become strong. Castor oil also moisturizes the skin, which is very important for the area around the eyes, because the skin here is thin, easily damaged. Castor promotes skin regeneration, moisturizes it, which is largely due to the presence of oleic acid.

The basis of castor oil, as already mentioned, is ricinoleic acid. She literally envelops every hair, making it soft and shiny. Thanks to this, it is possible to “shorten” the rigid naughty eyebrows, to give them the desired shape. With regular application of the product and simultaneous modeling of the hairs, it is possible to give the eyebrows the desired shape, smooth the creases on the hairs, which often occur when plucking with tweezers.

Returning to the enveloping ability of ricinoleic acid, it is worth noting that this also helps protect the hairs from the negative effects of the environment, in particular, from burnout in the sun. Stearic acid also provides protection from elevated and lower temperatures. She is also responsible for the optimal moisture level in the skin, helps to combat dryness and peeling of the skin in the eyebrow area. The effectiveness of the oil is also due to the presence of palmitic acid in the composition. It allows skin cells and hair follicles to more actively absorb nutrients, that is, it is a kind of conductor. This, by the way, allows the use of castor oil in other masks and medicinal mixtures for eyebrows. Palmitic acid in its composition will provide the best absorption of nutrients of other ingredients.

To improve metabolic processes in cells and follicles allows oleic acid. Along with ricinolein, it accelerates hair growth, allows you to get thick eyebrows. Speaking of ricinoleic acid, it is also worth noting its antibacterial effect. The presence of vitamins A and E suggests the antioxidant effect of the oil. In addition, it helps to slow down the aging process of skin cells, stimulates the production of collagen. As a result, the skin in the eyebrow area becomes tightened, elastic.

The tool can be used to achieve the desired density of the eyebrows, reducing the space between the hairs. This is achieved by awakening the follicles, that is, a hair begins to grow on an "empty" place. In addition, the hairs become more voluminous, so the eyebrows look thicker. It is important to understand that these properties of castor oil appear only if there are eyebrows, if the hair follicles are not damaged. If the eyebrows do not grow due to genetic reasons, due to the absence or significant damage to the hair sacs, then castor is useless.

Only a fresh remedy can help in eyebrow care. Shelf life of oil should not exceed 2 years from the date of production, otherwise it will not bring benefits, but only clog pores. In addition, an expired remedy can cause swelling, allergies. It is not recommended to use the product for pregnant and lactating women. You should not apply the product immediately after plucking the eyebrows, because at this time the pores on the skin are enlarged and the oil that gets into them will become a kind of “cork”. As a result, inflammation may develop.

For the same reason, do not apply the product in the presence of open wounds, scratches or other skin lesions. The oil forms a film, under which there will be a favorable environment for the development of bacteria. Castor should be applied carefully, avoiding contact with eyes.Otherwise, unpleasant sensations, a temporary deterioration in the ability to see, and tearing cannot be avoided. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean water. An unpleasant sensation will not pass immediately, but it does not pose a great danger to eye health.

First of all, you should make sure that there are no allergic reactions to castor oil. Their appearance is not uncommon, despite the naturalness of the composition of the product. This is due to the fact that the skin in this area is very thin and delicate.

To obtain positive results, the tool should be used on an ongoing basis, systematically. Then the first positive changes will be noticeable after 2–2.5 months. The lasting effect will be evident after about 5-6 months of regular application of the oil. Before applying the product, the eyebrows and the skin around them should be thoroughly cleaned by washing off makeup, dirt and removing excess sebum. After that, castor oil should be distributed over the eyebrows with a clean eyebrow or mascara brush. Do not be afraid if the product gets on the skin beyond the eyebrow area, here it will also be useful.

It is convenient to apply castor oil overnight to give it maximum absorption time. However, you should not leave the applied product on the eyebrows all night. This is fraught with swelling in the morning, in addition, the product can get into your eyes, stain bedding. It is best to apply the oil with a brush, and after an hour, gently blot the eyebrows with a cotton pad, collecting excess oil. No need to rub your eyebrows or try to completely remove the product. The next morning, you should again draw on the eyebrows with a dry cotton pad, and then take a clean disc and, after wetting it in water or a herbal broth, permanently remove the oil from the eyebrow. Do not apply oil in a thick layer, otherwise it will be quite difficult to get rid of it.

Before applying the oil should be slightly warmed up. This can be done by placing a vial on the battery, holding it in warm water or heating in a water bath. Be careful - the oil heats up very quickly. Before use, drip the product on your wrist, if the temperature is pleasant, the composition can be applied to the eyebrows. If the castor is warmed up too much, leave it to stand for a while to cool.

After wetting the brush with a small amount of oil, you should first draw it against the hairline, and then along it. It is better to carry out the procedure by doing makeup and taking a shower. After a shower, the skin will be slightly steamed, so it is better to absorb the nutritional elements of castor oil. You can pre-massage the eyebrow area with your index fingers, moving from the nose to the temples. This will improve blood circulation and will contribute to better penetration of the beneficial components of the composition.

Once a week, it is recommended to cleanse the skin in the eyebrow area (even where the hairs grow) with the help of light scrubs. This will exfoliate dead skin cells of the epidermis, which will provide better penetration of castor oil into the skin.

The tool is able to remove pigment from an unsuccessful tattoo. This should be remembered when applying oils for tattooing and colored eyebrows. For the treatment period, it is better to abandon such procedures, since the effect will be short-lived. However, due to its ability, oil can also be used to get rid of unsuccessful tattoo, too dark or bright staining result.It will treat the skin, remove pigment and stimulate the hair follicles.

Castor oil as an eyebrow care product has a lot of positive reviews. Women who have tried this tool, note that the hairs, in fact, began to grow more actively and less likely to fall out. At the same time, the ease of use of the oil, its availability and the economy of use are noted. With regular use, the hairs become softer and more obedient, eyebrow modeling is easier and does not take much time. The main thing is not to forget to apply the mask daily.

Most women say that you do not need to tune in to a quick result. The visible effect will be only in 3-4 months, but it will persist for a long time. Even after refusing the procedure, the hairs retain strength and a well-groomed appearance. Having grown the brow of the desired shape, many ladies resort to applying oil 2-3 times a week to maintain the effect. You can talk a lot about the positive effects of hair oil, but photos of eyebrows before and after passing the course of oil masks testify to this much more convincingly.

In this case, an increase in the density of the eyebrows is obvious.

Further on the photo, not only the improvement in the condition of the hairs, filling in the “gaps” is noticeable, but also the appearance of shine and expressiveness of the eyebrows.

Pay attention to the following photo. Before castor was used, the eyebrows were “liquid”, inexpressive, it was impossible to give them a beautiful shape. After a course of procedures using castor oil, these problems were successfully resolved, giving the eyebrows shine as well, making their shade more saturated.

According to reviews, it is convenient to keep the oil in an old tube from the carcass. Naturally, it must be absolutely clean. If there is no special brush for applying oil at hand, you can smear it using cotton buds. Combination with other oils and natural components will help increase the effectiveness of castor oil for solving various eyebrow problems. So, to soften hard and protruding hairs, a mask based on castor oil and olive oil will help. The latter must necessarily be cold pressed and unrefined. The components of the mask to mix, warm and apply on the eyebrows for an hour.

In the pharmacy it can be found under the name "Tocopherol". Additionally, you can take inside Aevit or any vitamins for nails, skin and hair. A combination of castor oil with burdock and almond also gives a good effect on growing. Each product is taken in 1 part, the mask is applied for 15-20 minutes twice a day.

A combination of castor oil and vitamin A will allow shine and well-groomed appearance to the hairs. The latter should be taken 2 times less than oil. A mask is applied using a brush as described above. The exposure time is 20-25 minutes. To make the color of eyebrows more saturated, as well as “reanimate” and return them to saturation after the summer, and especially after relaxing at sea, will allow a mask made of camphor and castor oils. They are taken in equal parts, combined and heated to + 37– + 40ºС. You need to apply the product for 10 minutes with a frequency of once every two days. The course of treatment is a month.

The application of castor oil for eyebrows can be found in the following video.