22 Effective Castor Oil Uses & Benefits (For Face, Hair, Skin.....)

For centuries, health care providers and folk healers have been using castor oil because of the many benefits it provides. The oil is considered a vegetable oil and is pale yellow in colour. It’s produced by crushing the seeds of the castor oil plant. Many of castor oil’s benefits are a result of its chemical composition.
If you’re keen to learn of the most common uses and benefits of castor oil, you’re watching the right video! We’ll be covering the 22 biggest uses and benefits of castor oil for health.
1. Natural Arthritis Remedy
Castor oil's anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent massage oil for arthritic joints, sore muscles, and inflammation of your nerves. The acid found in castor oil can boost anti-inflammatory properties within the body, and is considered a safe remedy for arthritis pain.
2. Getting Rid of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks can be caused a number of things, including pregnancy, rapid weight gain, aging, hormonal imbalance, sudden weight loss, and swelling. Castor oil is known as one of the best treatments for a variety of skin conditions. Its rich contents and various fatty acids make it an excellent moisturizer and effective treatment for getting rid of stretch marks.
3. Treating Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, caused by the build-up of impurities in your pores, which results in irritation and inflammation. Many of the acne remedies on the market today tend to dry out the skin. Castor oil is a natural resource that can draw out dirt, dead skin cells, excess oils, and bacteria without drying out your skin.
4. Deep Facial Cleanser
Along with treating acne, you can use castor oil as a deep facial cleanser. Unlike the harsh chemicals in over-the-counter and prescription facial cleansers that dry out your skin, using castor oil as a deep cleanser will get rid of pimples fast, deep-clean your skin of dirt, bacteria, dead skin cells, and excess oils while keeping your skin soft, supple, and flawless.
5. Eliminating Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Castor oil is great for reducing fine lines and wrinkles because it penetrates deep into your skin, which stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. Castor oil's emollient properties allow it to be quickly absorbed, keeping your face hydrated and plump, which is also important in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
6. For Hair Growth
Castor oil has become a popular treatment for growing healthier, thicker hair. When regularly used on your roots, it can increase hair growth, reduce damage from products and styling, hydrate hair, make your strands shinier and fuller, prevent dry scalp, and improve the overall health of your hair. When you apply castor oil to the ends of your hair, it can help reduce frizz and repair split ends.
7. Relieving Constipation
The various components in castor oil act as a powerful laxative, stimulating both the small and large intestine and purging the colon walls, allowing stool to move through the colon. The fatty acids in castor oil also work to prevent liquid from being absorbed by the intestinal tract, helping the digestive tract to retain its moisture.
8. Improving Immune Function
Using castor oil regularly is believed to improve various immune system functions, including lymphatic drainage and blood flow. Types of white blood cells found in the immune system, attack perceived threats to the body like bacteria, viruses and toxins. The use of castor oil helps encourage white blood cell production. Apply castor oil packs to your abdominal area to increase your body's absorption of the oil.
9. Treating Ringworm
A relatively common skin condition, ringworm is caused by a fungus and grows into a ring-shaped, red rash. Studies show that nearly 20 percent of us have suffered from ringworm at least once in our lives. While it can be a pain to deal with, castor oil is an excellent treatment for ringworm. The acid found in the castor oil acts as an antifungal agent that kills the infection.

[karenolson]

People wishing to use castor oil should look for "cold pressed" castor oil, since it contains more of the desired properties.

[Flashahol]

I am currently getting rid of a skin fungus and it works really well!

[cheyennestephens]

Castor oil has helped my skin so much. After being prescribed numerous prescriptions for my sudden facial eczema, my face became burnt. I could barely open my mouth to eat without my lips cracking. I applied a manuka honey & neem mask and moisturized with a dime size of scent free lotion and a castor oil and now it is literally peeling away the burnt skin after 2 days, and new soft skin is showing. My skin is healed! ( I found out the reaction was due extreme dust in my air filter)

[mariloulapid]

I have osteoporosis since 2020. Only this year i tried applying castor oil into my knees, left and right. I stop taking in glucosamine and osteogard. Now i can go down and up the stairs without trouble. Just apply regularly and you will see the result.

[bricklayer]

When I go into the forest for extended periods of time, I know that I'm not going to be able to shower or even bath properly. In cool/cold weather, I apply a base layer of castor oil to my body before I dress. I helps a lot staying warm, and it minimizes body odor for days. With castor oil and wool clothing, I can go a week before I stink.

[maggieobrien]

i had a patch of thick dried skin on my elbow and it started traveling up my arm toward my wrist! i took a knife and scraped huge chunks of dead skin off ! WELL i added castor oil to my daily vitamins and after about 3 months my elbow feels like a babies bottom! its silky smooth!

[madhumitabose]

I am using Castor Oil for my hair from last year, , hair is growing and healthy... I have always Castor Oil at home, , sometimes for the face also using but I don’t know when & how to do...have heard for the constipation can be used but didn’t try....its a amazing Oil, sometimes I use with carrier

[mirosderegil]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I had severe lower back pain since yesterday, and I do feel some relief after applying it. God bless you!

[ramloganfracic]

Thank you for sharing. My ancestors knew a lot about this.Castor oil was always kept on

[Nollugs]

I'm from the Caribbean and our parents always combed our hair with castor oil and as adults we still do. It is also used as a laxative .
I have just been using it as a skin moisturizer and its really helping my dry skin. I tried the eye thing and it works better than natural eyedrops😊

[martinmaddox]

Eczema was on my knee for 20 years, lotion applied twice a day somewhat subdued it. I knew castor oil was thick and stayed on if you got it on your hand. I applied it twice a day for about 6 weeks. Gone and has not returned! My diabetic wife who had a stroke and has pain in her eye tried it in her eye. She has an injection directly in her eye about every month to six weeks. The castor oil gives her a lot of relief!

[aartitiwari]

Everything is true about castor oil. My eyebrows, hair and eyelashes are thicker and more dark now. It helped me with my arthritis too. Everyone must use it.

[markcoleman]

I have used caster oil for dry eye 2 ways. Put directly in my eyes with a dropper. Used one to two drops. I have bathered my whole eye area...brow, lids, area around and the corner of eyes and (periorbital area) with caster oil. This relieves my eye ball pain, burning, skin dryness ans skin itching. I have seen doc but get more relief from caster oil.

[sueelliott]

Makes your eyelashes longer and its awesome for hair

[mariatukargbo]

I only castor oil to relieve constipation. I am happy to know this. Thank you for sharing.

[whatyousay]

I grew up taking cod liver oil every week.

[mellowstyling]

Its true, i have used it for years and still use it for different things.
Thank you❤️

[florences]

Thanks for those precious advices, I will certaintly use it.

[gaila.miller]

Great information. Thank you, I will definitely be trying this!

[gaudencioalcantara]

My first time to learn the various benefits of castor oil. ThAnks a lot.Will buy this oil someday.