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In what order should cosmetics be applied? What kind of cream is good for me if I have some acne? How can I make my hair not so fragile? Beauty routines involve time, money, and organization. Finding the right products for every need of your skin, for example, is not easy. If you are one of those who usually look for practical, versatile and economical solutions so that your toiletry bag does not become a safe, we present castor oil.

And we do not present it to you because it is a novelty. The truth is that our grandmothers already used it for countless things. And before our grandmothers, Cleopatra herself removed makeup with him. However, it has become one of the most searched ingredients on Google in recent years.

Castor oil is a triglyceride composed of essential fatty acids. 90% is omega 9, but it also contains an enormous amount of vitamin E, protein andminerals. Thus, it has anti-inflation, antifungal and antibacterial properties.

It is extracted from the seeds of castor, a plant native to tropical Africa that is also grown in South America or Asia.

WHERE CAN YOU APPLY CASTOR OIL?

  • Anti-wrinkle, anti-acne... Castor oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Two of its components are fatty acids and vitamin E, substances that protect the body from free radicals and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. You just have to apply a few drops on your face and spread it with gentle circular massages. In addition, thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it will also help you fight acne. Of course, you do not have to use it every day, experts recommend about two or three times a week.
  • Make-up remover and anti-stain. You can use it as a makeup remover, you just have to throw a little on a cotton pad. In addition to removing traces of makeup and impurities, it will nourish your face. Thanks to its bleaching properties, it also deals with some spots on the face, especially those produced by the sun.
  • To strengthen hair. Castor oil is an excellent option to stimulate hair growth and strengthen it, especially in times like the one that approaches, in which we expose the hair to the sun and chlorine.
  • Nails. Castor oil is a great option to nourish the nails and strengthen them thanks to vitamin C. Apply at the base of the nail-
  • To reduce stretch marks and scars. Its high content of fatty acids helps prevent and treat stretch marks, in addition to regenerating damaged tissue. And by the way, you will have the skin more hydrated than ever.
  • Eyebrows and eyelashes. If you want to stimulate the growth of your eyebrows naturally, try castor oil. And the same with eyelashes, where you just have to apply a little on the base before sleeping. Of course, the next day make sure to clean all the remains well with water.
  • Lips. No, they will not grow as in the case of eyelashes or eyebrows. But it does come in handy if you usually have them dry and cracked.
  • Mosquito bites. If you are one of those who suffer with mosquito bites, castor oil will be your best friend, as it relieves skin irritations thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

    • There are many cosmetic brands that sell castor oil, but we have found the best valued pack on Amazon with about 20,000 positive ratings and a very economical price. Bionoble is a French firm and all its products are dermatologically tested and vegan. Castor oil is cold pressed in India and is 100% pure, with no hexane and no added preservatives.

    You can buy it here for 14.98 euros.

    It's especially good because it includes several accessories so you can use castor oil on the part of the body you prefer. From pipettes to a small pump or a kit for eyelashes or eyebrows. You can choose between several sizes and it will give you for quite some time, because you do not need to use much quantity.

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