Castor oil

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 🌿 1. Deep Moisturization

• Benefit: Excellent natural emollient.
• How: Penetrates deep into the skin, locking in moisture and preventing dryness.
• Best for: Dry, flaky, or mature skin.

💧 2. Promotes Wound Healing

• Benefit: Speeds up healing of minor cuts and abrasions.
• How: Enhances tissue growth, reduces dryness around wounds, and prevents sores.

✨ 3. Anti-inflammatory Properties

• Benefit: Soothes irritated or inflamed skin.
• How: Ricinoleic acid helps reduce swelling and redness.
• Best for: Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis.

🦠 Antimicrobial and Antifungal

• Benefit: May help prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
• How: Useful in treating mild acne or fungal infections like ringworm.

🧼 5. Cleansing Properties

• Benefit: Removes excess oil, dirt, and makeup.
• How: Popular in the oil cleansing method (OCM) to unclog pores and cleanse skin.

🎯 6. Helps with Acne

• Benefit: May reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation.
• Caution: Patch test first; it can be comedogenic for some skin types.

👁️ 7. Reduces Appearance of Wrinkles and Scars

• Benefit: Boosts collagen and elastin production.
• How: Regular use may smooth fine lines and improve skin texture over time.

• Always do a patch test first.
• Use cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil.
• Mix with lighter oils like jojoba or almond for easier application.
• Avoid getting into eyes or using too much—it's very thick and potent.