Exhaustive Guide To Castor Oil

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Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the castor bean seed in its purest form. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Cultivators of castor beans remove the hull of the seed, before pressing it to obtain the oil.The history of castor oil goes back a long way, with Ancient Egyptians allegedly using it for their lamps around 4000 BC. Greek travelers like Herodotus recorded that the Egyptians also used it as an ointment. Cleopatra reportedly used it for brightening the whites of her eyes. Over the years, castor oil has earned a phenomenal reputation for being a laxative, cathartic, and purgative medicine. Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears are just two famous fans of this restorative oil!Split ends and dryness are quickly fixed by the moisturizing power of castor oil, which works as a great alternative to conditioner. Castor oil, when applied to the hair, coats each strand, locking in moisture. It gives you silkier, more lustrous hair and can improve the overall condition of your locks. Massaging your head with castor oil can improve blood circulation, which can help stimulate hair growth. Castor oil can also combat scalp infections that lead to a loss of hair. Its germicidal properties make it effective for treating several hair-related ailments like dandruff, folliculitis, etc.