Features of using castor oil for eyelashes

Any woman wants to have beautiful long eyelashes. They transform the look, making it more expressive. The desired effect can be achieved through salon extension or using a variety of means for eyelash growth. One of the most famous and widely available of these is castor oil.

Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of an evergreen castor oil plant. There are several types of castor oil. They differ in the way they are received.

1. Cold pressed. This method has another name - the first spin. Oil from plant seeds is obtained by pressing them. The procedure has three main stages: grinding, pressing and spinning.
2. Hot spin. This method involves grinding the seeds, heating them and hot pressing.
3. Solvent extraction. Extraction also has three main stages: grinding, heating with moisturizing and exposure to solvents.

In cosmetology and medicine, cold-pressed oil is used. This is the highest quality composition that retains the largest number of useful properties.

Castor oil is a translucent, viscous substance with a yellowish tinge. It has a faint odor and a unique composition.

Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of an evergreen castor oil plant. It got its name due to the appearance of seeds resembling ticks. The composition of the product has no analogues. IN It includes many useful components.

• Ricinoleic acid. The content of this acid reaches 90%. It is she who is the main activator of the growth and strengthening of eyelashes. In other oils, this substance is rare.
• Linoleic acid. Due to the lack of ability to be synthesized in the body, this acid was classified as vitamins. Its other name is Vitamin F. But it is worth considering that this vitamin combines linoleic acid with vitamins A, D, E, and K. The content in castor oil is 4.2%.

• Oleic acid. It can be seen in various oils. A particularly high percentage is found in olive oil - 85%. Thanks to this acid, it has a wide range of beneficial properties. It is also found in peanut butter, almond, apricot and peach. In castor her 3%.
• Palmitic acid. It is structure-forming. In addition, it has protective properties against adverse environmental conditions. It occupies 1% of the composition.
• Stearic acid. Has similar properties with palmitic acid. In addition, she is credited with a rejuvenating effect on cells. Also makes up 1% oil.

The life cycle of eyelashes varies from 50 to 150 days. In place of the dropped eyelashes, new ones appear. At the same time, their appearance in normal condition does not change. If the eyelashes become brittle, and the ciliary row visually thins, you need to deal with the causes of their condition. There can be quite a lot of them:

• the use of low-quality or expired cosmetics, harmful substances in its composition;
• hormonal imbalance, metabolism or various diseases;
• consequences of taking medications;
• poor nutrition, fatigue and stress;

• bad habits;
• salon procedures for eyelash extension and lamination;
• non-compliance with hygiene rules;
• negative external effects of ultraviolet radiation, water, household chemicals.

You need to start treatment only after eliminating the causes that adversely affect the eyelashes. Vitamin complexes for hair restoration have a beneficial effect. The greatest effectiveness can be achieved by combining them with local treatment. Means for topical application should have a set of necessary beneficial properties for recovery. Castor oil is one of them.

Ricinoleic acid in its composition helps to overcome the membrane barrier, delivering substances deep into the cells. Thus, the eyelash roots receive the necessary treatment and stimulation for growth. It exerts a beneficial effect on the structure of eyelashes, restoring it and giving it a healthy appearance.

The lack of linoleic acid in the body affects hair, nails and skin. Therefore, it has a noticeable regenerative effect when eyelashes fall out. In this case, it is useful to make masks with castor oil and those in which its high content. This is grape seed oil, sunflower, linseed, coconut, cedar, corn, black cumin oil.

Oleic acid acts inside the cells. It brings to life frozen cells, takes part in the construction of cell membranes, affects metabolism and recovery, allowing you to strengthen the hairs. In addition, it affects the production of collagen, has a strengthening and protective effect.

Vitamin E contained in castor oil helps treat tarnished thin eyelashes. It affects the appearance of eyelashes, giving them shine and a healthy look. Vitamin A has a beneficial effect. It also takes part in restoration and strengthening.

To grow eyelashes with castor oil is quite simple. But the procedure has contraindications.

When using castor oil on eyelashes, the likelihood of allergies should be considered.

General recommendations will help to avoid mistakes.

So that the process of growing eyelashes does not cause difficulties and discomfort, you need to follow simple tips for using castor oil at home.

• A castor bottle should be easy to use. It is better to choose a small bubble with a comfortable neck.
• Buying a product is better in a pharmacy. In quality, it is not inferior to what cosmetic companies sell. Detailed instructions are attached to pharmacological preparations. You need to familiarize yourself with it.
• Apply oil on the eyelashes gently, so it’s better to use a brush from the mascara that is convenient to use.
• Before use, the brush must be washed and dried well. After the procedure, the remnants of the product must be removed from the brush and removed in a clean, dry place.

• No need to keep the product in the refrigerator. In order for it to begin to act effectively, it is recommended to slightly warm it in a water bath before application.
• Castor can not be used over mascara. Before the procedure, you need to carefully remove makeup from the eyes, and only then apply oil.
• Contact lenses must also be removed.
• Before the first use, the wrist should be tested. In the event of a reaction, the use of castor oil should be discarded.
• The eyes and skin in the eye area are highly sensitive. The first procedure should be carried out no more than 5 minutes, even if during the test there was no negative reaction on the skin.
• It is important to apply oil on the eyelashes correctly. Do not smear them with your usual movements, as when applying mascara. On the brush, you need to collect a little oil and draw along the eyelashes from their middle to the tips. This method allows you to avoid an overabundance of funds and feel comfortable during the procedure.

• The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. If desired, you can increase it to 40-60 minutes. After that, the residues can be removed with cotton pads. You can completely wash off the oil from the eyes after an hour.
• Rinse off the oil residues with the usual makeup remover.
• Castor can be used simultaneously to treat eyebrows. It is convenient in this case to use cotton buds. Castor is applied to the eyebrows against the direction of hair growth, then in the direction.
• It is better to conduct treatment before bedtime. Leaving the product overnight should not be so as not to provoke swelling.
• Repeat the procedure daily for a month. After that, make a mandatory break for two weeks so that the eyelashes are not used to it. After 14 days, treatment can be repeated.

To obtain various effects on the eyelashes, you can make masks using castor oil with other components.

• With petroleum jelly. For 5 g of castor, you need to take 10 g of petroleum jelly. For the convenience of preparing a mask, you can use a teaspoon. One spoon holds about 5 grams of castor oil. The application procedure is similar to using pure castor oil. You can add a little Peruvian balm to the mask. The resulting composition allows you to make the eyelashes thicker.

• With vitamins and burdock oil. This mask recipe is very popular not only for eyelash growth, but also for hair. Liquid capsules of vitamins A and E are used for it. 2 teaspoons of castor oil should be mixed with 1 teaspoon of burdock oil and squeezed one capsule of each vitamin, before punctured them. The mask enhances hair growth.

• With burdock and sea buckthorn oil. Castor, burdock and sea buckthorn oil are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting mask is used to repair damaged eyelashes.
• With sea buckthorn oil and vitamin A. To a mixture of castor and sea buckthorn oil in equal parts, add a couple of drops of liquid retinol (vitamin A).Instead of retinol, you can use freshly squeezed carrot juice. The mask will make the eyelashes shiny, and the color of the hairs will become more saturated.
• With sea buckthorn and tea tree oil. Tea tree oil must be mixed in equal proportions with castor and sea buckthorn. Add Vitamin A. This recipe is used by cosmetic companies that produce products for the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows.

• With lavender and cedar oil. To a teaspoon of castor, you need to add two drops of cedar and lavender oils. These components enhance each other's action.
• With coconut oil. Coconut oil thickens quickly even at room temperature. Before mixing with castor oil, it needs to be slightly warmed up and immediately applied to the eyelashes. The resulting serum has strengthening and protective properties. You can also add a couple drops of glycerin to this mask.

• With avocado oil. Avocado in its composition has a huge list of useful vitamins and minerals. Means based on it will help restore brittle and falling out cilia.
• With peach butter. 2 teaspoons of castor oil will need half the same spoon of peach oil. After applying this mixture, the eyelashes become softer.
• With aloe juice and parsley. To 2 teaspoons of castor oil you need to add 1 teaspoon of aloe juice and parsley. The mask stops hair loss. In addition, aloe juice has an antibacterial effect.

• With olive oil. The mask combines two valuable types of oil with unique compounds, so it has a wide range of useful properties. You need to mix them in equal proportions and apply in a similar way.
• With wheat germ oil. It is mixed with castor, burdock and almond in equal parts and vitamin A or carrot juice is dripped. After applying the cilia will become more fluffy, their structure will improve.
• With camphor and linseed oil. To a teaspoon of castor oil you need to add a little linseed oil and a few drops of camphor. Such a mixture carries a restoring function.

• With egg white and glycerin. All ingredients for the mask are taken in equal amounts. The mask enhances the growth and density of cilia.
• With various oils. For this mask, castor, rose, wheat, grape oil, almond and flax extracts can be mixed in equal proportions. The mixture will prevent brittle cilia and give them shine. You can also mix castor oil with any of the listed oils. They enhance its action and strengthen eyelashes.
• With jojoba oil and others. The mask is characterized by a large number of active components. Before you prepare it, you need to perform a patch test to identify allergic reactions. Only after this can we begin to prepare it.

It is necessary to mix castor oil, jojoba, sunflower, grape seed, hemp, olive and burdock. Add some essential oils. Among them are lavender, rosemary, rose oil, geranium, rosehip extract and tocopherol. The resulting nutritious elixir will allow you to comprehensively care for your eyelashes, especially if they are damaged.

• With a decoction of herbs. To prepare the broth, you need to take 10 g of chamomile, calendula and cornflower. This amount must be brewed in a glass of boiling water. To maintain maximum beneficial properties, it is best to do this in a water bath. For 50 ml of the resulting broth, you need to take 20 g of castor oil and use the mixture in the form of compresses. The mask will strengthen eyelashes and help against their loss.
• With tea leaves. Instead of a decoction of herbs, you can use strong tea leaves.

• With fish oil. Fish oil easily penetrates the cell membrane, providing a restorative effect. To create a mask take castor oil and fish oil in equal parts.
• With rum or brandy. To two parts of castor oil add a part of cognac or rum.This combination will increase the growth rate of eyelashes. But it should be applied especially carefully so that the mask does not get into the eyes.

Eyelash masks do not need to be used daily. The average frequency of use is twice a week during the course of treatment with castor oil. You need to use a freshly prepared mixture, so you should immediately adapt to the dosage of the components. An exception may be a mixture of various oils. Shake them before use. You need to use a freshly prepared mixture, so you should immediately adapt to the dosage of the components. An exception may be a mixture of various oils. Shake them before use.

The treatment procedure can be combined with eyelid massage. It needs to be done in circular motions of the fingertips for 3-4 minutes on each eyelid. This will increase blood flow and enhance the effect of care products.

Castor oil can be used not only for care, but also for removing eyelash extensions. To do this, moisten cotton pads with them and apply them for 20-30 minutes to the base of the eyelashes. After a specified period of time, you can carefully try to remove the eyelashes with tweezers. If this is problematic, you need to repeat the procedure.

The effectiveness of cosmetics is easy to evaluate thanks to customer reviews. Most of them praised the results after prolonged use of castor oil. It was noted that the eyelashes became much longer, their volume increased, the thickness of the hairs, the color became more saturated. Results were noticeable after two weeks of use. However, there have been cases of an allergic reaction on the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes.

Castor oil is one of those remedies that is worth a try before moving on to complex procedures and expensive serums. Often it is used as the basis for creating tools for the care of eyelashes and eyebrows. It proved its effectiveness on damaged eyelashes after the extension procedure and unsuccessfully corrected eyebrows when their shape is broken and restoration is required. The availability of oil and ease of use complement the list of reasons for its prevalence.

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