For the history of its development cosmetology has developed a huge amount of hair care products and methods for their use. These are both conspiracies and rituals that help except by self-suggestion, as well as real acting means. As a tribute to tradition, they have survived to this day. These include herbal extracts, oils, animal materials, which are especially popular when used in creams in connection with the corresponding structure. Liquid oils are very convenient to use, as they are well, evenly distributed in the hair, absorbed more intensively and give shine, which is what basically turned attention. In many ways, the trouble as methods of body and hair care is that they put on a quick, strong effect. Sometimes this is not available, but there are factors that make the user believe it. This, for example, menthol or other means that irritate the skin, give it a cool or cause tingling. And regardless of the subsequent effect, the client will be satisfied. After all, the action was carried out, albeit indirectly, and not what the user expected. That is why you should not be lazy and read the composition and effect of the drug, and in the relevant literature - data on the action of the substance. This can save a lot of money.
Castor Oil Properties
One of the popular remedies that has been used to some extent for several centuries is castor oil. It so happened that this tool is used not only to cleanse the body, but also for hair care. It strengthens and nourishes the hair, protects them, due to the filling of pores in their thicker and the fact that fat is susceptible, that is, it lubricates the hair. Castor oil is convenient, as it can be used both in the form of the active substance, and the main, in which already, in turn. Dissolve the current.
But before considering hair masks based on castor oil, you need to make sure that it is, firstly, safe, to know exactly about its action and conditions of use.
This vegetable oil, which is obtained from the fruit of the castor bean. In the refined form, it is a pale yellow liquid with a mild odor and a very specific taste for this drug, somewhat unpleasant. High quality product can be obtained in the process of cold pressing. The methods of hot pressing and extraction using solvents are applicable, but as a result we get a product of quality much lower. The boiling point of oil is 313 degrees Celsius, the density is 961 kilograms per cubic meter. Surely it can be argued that castor oil has the highest density among other vegetable oils, it has a very high viscosity. It does not form a film and does not dry out. It is permissible to mix it with chloroform, alcohol, ether and glacial acetic acid. The oil is soluble in ethanol, but insoluble in its saturated aqueous solution, does not oxidize in air, at a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius freezes. As a result, we obtain a pasty whitish mass. Since, as already mentioned, it is not oxidized in air, it is resistant to rancidity, its storage time is up to two years subject to all of the shown storage rules. They are simple and uniform for all natural oils. The container should be stored in a closed container, in a cool, dark place or behind darkened glass. After opening the container, it should be stored in the refrigerator, keeping away from substances with strong odors or containing a volatile fraction. Since castor oil is a substance of natural origin, its composition is complex, but the main substance is ricinoleic acid (85%). Its presence makes this mixture so valuable in the chemical industry, medicine and cosmetology. Other substances that make up castor oil are oleic acid (2%), linoleic acid (1%). Stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids account for only half a percent, as well as other impurities. Casting oil casting is far from safe. After all, castor seed contains ricin, which is toxic. Workers who collect seeds often suffer from adverse side effects. This issue causes great excitement in the health authorities. They are looking for other, alternative, safe for health ways to obtain the necessary fatty acids. Attempts were made now fashionable gene modification, which would prevent the synthesis of ricin. The main exporters of castor oil and castor oil are Brazil, India, and China. The largest consumer of these products is the United States of America.
The botanical name of the plant: Ricinus communis L. The specific form of castor oil is black Jamaican. It is obtained by annealing, which explains its special smell and color. It triggered enthusiastic responses around the world, according to research, its use for hair growth stimulates the production of keratin.
The most valuable properties of castor oil, which are actively used in cosmetology, include the following:
- Thanks to oils, it has a very nutritional effect on the skin, is very useful for dry and dull skin, good for restoring skin after an illness,
- significantly reduces the function of pigmenting cells, can make spots and freckles less visually noticeable,
- With constant use, you can even the skin tone, smooth out its irregularities,
- with regular use it has a rejuvenating effect, due to the accumulated effect it significantly increases the production of keratin, increases turgor, smoothes shallow wrinkles,
- This tool is used to strengthen and grow hair, eyelashes and eyebrows,
Recipes for hair masks with castor oil
Castor oil, as already mentioned earlier, is very convenient to use. Therefore it is worth starting from the simplest recipe.
Such a recipe is just butter without any impurities. We will need:
- Proper castor oil
- Towel
- Plastic film whether a special cap
- Shampoo
The application is as follows: literally, a little heated oil is applied on the scalp and hair roots. After such an application, it is worth wrapping the hair in polyethylene and covering it with a towel. The latter is done to maintain the temperature regimes for all types of masks, if it is not additionally indicated in the description. Sufficient absorption occurs within 15 minutes. Next, the hair should be thoroughly washed from the remnants of the drug, to achieve a good effect, you must repeat the application of the mask for 6-8 weeks.
The following hair masks are based on castor oil. In the creation of masks used a mixture of certain proportions.
Mask for damaged and dry hair:
Two tablespoons of oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and vinegar, one egg yolk.
This mask nourishes the hair well, in addition, the egg white has a lamination effect that delays nutrients in the hair and has a lasting effect even after the active substance layer is washed off. It is worth making a mask twice a week.
Especially effective is castor oil against dandruff.
Since the oil produces a combined effect - an annoying and life-giving effect. This, as well as the accompanying massage of the scalp can solve the problem of dandruff. This mask has its own subtypes. They are different for different types of dandruff - dry and oily.
To prepare a mask for dry dandruff, you need to take one tablespoon of castor and olive oils, and add the juice of half a lemon. It can moisturize and strengthen weakened hair due to the presence of linoleic acid. When oily scalp is necessary to take other ingredients. For it you need to mix in equal proportions aloe juice, honey, lemon juice and castor oil. They irritate and take away excess sebum. The peculiarity of these masks is that they are applied half an hour before washing your head.
Treatment mask for especially severe cases.
It consists of 1 tablespoon of castor oil, 10 milliliters of birch tar and 100 milliliters of vodka. After thorough mixing, apply it on the hair. It is worth doing for 1 - 1.5 hours before shampooing, in any case not after, this is due to how aggressive the mixture is. This mask has anti-seborrheic effect, eliminates itching and normalizes impaired function of the sebaceous glands.
These masks are used in treatment, but it is also possible to make many masks for prevention on the basis of castor oil. And it is clear to any educated person that prevention is several times more important than treatment.
To improve the condition of healthy hair.
You can try to make a fairly simple, but effective, giving hair shine a kefir mask. For it, you need to mix 2 teaspoons of castor oil with a slightly heated cup of kefir. After application, it is necessary to carry out a massage of the scalp, rub the active substance. This mask must be removed in half an hour.
Next will be listed not so popular, but also very good and effective recipes for masks:
- 2 tbsp. spoons of castor oil 2 tbsp. spoons of fresh garlic juice, rubbed for 10-20 minutes, for the appearance of the desired effect, you need a course of repetitions 1-2 times a week for 2-3 months.
- 1 tbsp. spoon of castor oil, 1 tbsp. a spoon of cocoa and 3 tablespoons of henna paste. It is important to mix this paste well and apply it on the hair, hold it on the hair for 30-40 minutes, you can wash the head after it immediately. The effect is faster than the previous one, 1-2 times a week for 1 month.
- 2 teaspoons of castor oil and one egg yolk, mix well and rub into the scalp. Exposure - 15-20 minutes.
- 1 teaspoon of castor oil, 1 teaspoon of burdock and 2 teaspoons of birch sap. It is necessary to rub it into the skin with massaging movements and distribute the mask over the entire length of the hair. This mask requires a long exposure - a whole hour, and preferably two hours. It should be done the same way as the previous ones - 1-2 times a week for a month.
- 2 teaspoons of castor oil, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 3% vinegar, 1 egg. The mask is washed off after soaking at 40-50 minutes.
Castor oil is a very multifunctional drug, and we very much hope that you will choose what you need from a huge variety of mask recipes based on it. But do not forget about the standards of security, personal sensitivity, do not neglect the advice of qualified professionals and doctors.
Castor oil action
Castor oil is produced by cold pressing from castor seeds, which contain up to 60% fatty oil. Tartar oil is also called ricin oil, and the Latin name for castor oil is Ricinus. Ricinous oil is mainly composed of glycerides of fatty acids: ricinoleic, linoleic, oleic. Also composed of protein substances.
Initially, castor oil was used in medicine as a laxative agent, as well as in the manufacture of ointments, liniments, and balsams. As a laxative drug, castorca is almost never used, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to strengthen the hair.
Castor oil has the following properties:
- well absorbed
- does not dry out
- does not create a film on the surface of the skin and hair,
- it has good softening and lubricating properties,
- does not freeze at room temperature
- does not have a pronounced smell,
- deeply nourishes and moisturizes the skin and hair.
Indications for use of castor oil on the scalp and hair:
- split ends of hair,
- hair loss,
- dry scalp and hair,
- slow hair growth
- dandruff, peeling of the skin,
- loose, thin hair
- frequent hair dyeing, perm, thermosetting,
- dull color, loss of hair shine.
Mostly castor oil is used to make masks for dry hair, but sometimes it is necessary to restore hair growth that is prone to fat. In this case, components that reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands are introduced into the mask composition: lemon juice, alcohol.
Tips for using castor oil masks
- To enhance the penetration of active substances into the hair and scalp, oil and other ingredients slightly warmed up in a water bath.
- Apply castor mask on dry hairIf the head is wet, the mask will not be able to fully penetrate the hair structure.
- Hair should not be too dirty, but not perfectly clean., the best option if the head was washed a couple of days before the procedure.
- After applying the mask, the head is covered with cellophane, or a polyethylene bathing cap is put on, and a terry towel can be put on top to enhance the thermal effect.
- Average exposure time for castor mask on dry and normal hair is 60 minutesSome formulations are applied overnight.
- Wash off the mask with hot water and shampoo., soap head several times.
For dry and normal hair
- Classic. Heated castor oil is evenly applied to the hair, rubbed into the roots. To facilitate the distribution of oil in the hair can be with a comb.
- To enhance the brilliance:
- Raw yolk whipped with two Art. l castor oil and 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Combine in equal quantities of oil: jojoba, grape seed, castor.
- For hair growth:
- Mix in half ricin and burdock oil.
- In one article l castor oil add two drops of rosemary and orange oil.
- Mix in a tablespoon of crushed dry dandelion roots, burdock, sage herbs, pour a glass of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 60 minutes. After an hour, the infusion is drained through gauze, the remnants of medicinal raw materials are transferred to gauze, and squeezed carefully. The resulting infusion is combined with 2 tbsp. l castor oil.
- Nutritional. Raw yolk whipped with 1 tsp. honey, 2 tbsp. l cream, 1 tbsp. l ricinus oil.
- Moisturizing. 2 tbsp. l homemade yogurt is mixed with a tablespoon of castor oil, egg yolk and a tablespoon of freshly squeezed onion juice.
- From split ends. Castor oil is mixed 1: 2 with olive oil, rubbed into hair ends at night.
- Dandruff. A tablespoon of parsley seeds is ground in a coffee grinder, pour 3 tbsp. l castor oil is heated in a water bath for 20 minutes in a closed container, then insist 30 minutes. After this infusion filter through gauze, poured into a bottle of dark glass, stored in the refrigerator. Every three days the product is rubbed into the scalp.
- Hair loss:
- One teaspoon of honey is mixed with 3 tbsp. l ricinus oil, 100 ml of onion juice, dripping 3 to. essential oil of pine.
- 3 tbsp. l tincture of capsicum mixed with 2 tbsp. l castor oil
- With increased fragility:
- The pulp of one avocado is ground into puree, combined with 3 tbsp. l ricinus oil and 1st st. spoon of honey.
- Connect 1 tbsp. l castor, honey and onion puree from fresh onion with 2 tbsp. l crushed aloe leaf.
- Vitamin. To 1 tbsp. l castor oil add three capsules of the solution "Aevit" (sold in a pharmacy, the solution must first be squeezed out of the capsules).
- Restoring. A tablespoon of pressed yeast is diluted with warm water to a creamy consistency, combined with 1 tbsp. l castor oil, 1 tsp. honey, raw chicken yolk.
For hair prone to fat
Masks with castor (ricin) oil on oily hair are used once a week, after applying they are kept for no more than half an hour.
The water for washing off the mask should not be too hot, the shampoo should be selected according to the type of hair, at the end it should be rinsed with cool water or a decoction of oak bark, nettle, and yarrow.
- Connect 1: 1 castor oil, lemon juice, vodka.
- In a blender, chopped fresh parsley (or scroll in a meat grinder). 3 tbsp. l chopped green mixed with 1 tbsp. l ricinus oil and a teaspoon of brandy.
- Combine a tablespoon of castor, burdock oils and lemon juice.
- 100 ml (half a cup) of acid kefir is mixed with 1 tbsp. l castor oil.
The effect of castor oil masks is visible after the first application: hair becomes softer, easier to comb. The lasting result of the use of castor masks appears after 2–3 weeks: the hair begins to grow faster, acquire a healthy shine and smoothness, the hairstyle becomes more voluminous.
The benefits of castor oil for hair
Castor or ricin oil has healing substances that restore hair and give the hair a wonderful shine. The use of ricin oil helps to awaken dormant hair bulbs.
Its composition contains several types of fatty acids, among which ricinoleic acid is 87%. The combination of additional acids that make up the product saturates the hair follicles and helps strengthen hair growth, making the curls healthy, thick and lush.
Castor oil shampoo
Castor-added shampoos have a firming and cleansing effect, preventing brittleness, thinning and loss. The complex of vitamins A and E, which are found in almost all of these shampoos, stimulates the growth of thick hair. Curls acquire a natural luster, volume, filled with vitality.
The most popular and sought after shampoo with the addition of castor oil is Garnier Botanic Therapy. It perfectly cleans curls and strengthens their structure from root to tip.
Castor oil for hair treatment
Masks on the basis of ricin (castor) oil perfectly fight with: stratified tips, dandruff, hair loss and dry hair. However, do not abuse castor oil, rubbing it into the hair roots often and a lot. Treatment should be gradual. Excessive amounts of oil can make the scalp too oily, and this is not the best result of treating the hair.
Nutritious masks:
- Combine honey with castor oil 1: 1. Add the avocado pulp. To rub the prepared mix in the roots of hair in the massing movements. Wrap the hair in a towel. After 60 minutes, wash off.
- Combine onion juice and ricin oil (1: 1). Rub the resulting gruel into the hair roots. Warm the hair with a towel. After 60 minutes, wash your hair in the usual way.
Hair loss
When the hair falls out intensively, it is recommended to rub ricin oil into the roots 2 times a week, leaving it for 20-30 minutes. During this time, the hair follicles have time to get the required amount of nutrients, which contributes to the strengthening and growth of curls.
You should not keep the applied mask for more than 30 minutes, as the viscous oily consistency can clog the passages of growing hair, which will lead to even more hair loss.
For hair loss, it is recommended to use the following effective masks, which will return shine shine, thickness and smoothness:
- Mix 5 teaspoons of castor oil, 2 teaspoons of red pepper, 2 teaspoons of calendula tincture and 2 drops of any aromatic oil. Rub the mash into the roots. Warm the head with a towel. After 60 minutes, rinse. Let the hair dry naturally.
- Mix 5 teaspoons of ricin oil with 3 drops of lavender. The resulting composition to rub into the roots for 10-15 minutes. Massage manipulations improve blood flow and help penetrate beneficial components into the hair follicles.
Dandruff
The high rate of detachment of dead cells from the skin of the scalp and subsequent gluing is called dandruff. Most often this process is associated with impaired metabolic processes and exposure to adverse external factors, as well as an increase in the fungus in the epidermis. To cope with dandruff will help ricin oil in combination with additional components.
Castor oil helps relieve inflammation and irritation of the skin. It has antifungal, antimicrobial, emollient and antiseptic action. Vitamin E, which is contained in the oil helps eliminate itching and regenerates the skin.
Anti-dandruff masks:
- Against dry dandruff will help mask of castor oil and olive oil (1: 1) with the addition of a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Spread the resulting mass on the roots. Wrap with polyethylene. Wait 40 minutes.
- Against oily dandruff, a different composition is used: castorca, honey, aloe leaf juice, lemon juice. All components take in equal parts, mix and apply on the entire root part. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask.
For volume and density
Thanks to the active microelements that make up the ricin oil, the hair follicles become much stronger and provide good nutrition to the growing hairs along the entire length, making them more dense and voluminous.
Three weeks after the application of regenerating masks, short hairs will be visible on the head. This means that dormant hair bulbs have already awakened and fully activated. A month later, the hair will be much thicker and more voluminous.
Recipes masks for density and volume:
- Castor oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vodka (1: 1). Finished mash spread on the root part and along the entire length of the curls. Wrap your head in plastic. Go to bed with a mask, wash off the next morning.
- Connect (1: 1) castor oil and brandy, add the yolk. Ready to mix the entire head from the roots to the tips. Wrap in polyethylene and hold for 2 hours.
For active growth
Additional trace elements oils penetrate deeply and nourish the cells at the roots of the hair. Due to this long hair keeps youth and natural shine. For a long time does not appear gray.
The best recipes based on ricin (castor) oil for the active growth of thick hair:
- Mustard, kastorka, kefir, water (1: 1). Mix everything thoroughly. Heat the prepared mass in a water bath. The resulting tool to rub into the roots. After 60 minutes, wash off. The presence of mustard helps to increase blood flow, and hence the metabolism. Kefir improves the nutrition of hair follicles.
- Combine the oil with red pepper (1: 1). Apply the mash on the pre-root part of the curls. Warm the head with a towel. After 20 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
To strengthen
To achieve maximum results in strengthening curls, any mixture based on castor oil should be heated in a water bath. The beneficial substances found in the oil become more active and therefore penetrate deeper into the follicles. The high temperature helps the molecules to move faster, thereby increasing the metabolism in the epidermis.
If you choose the right components to create a firming mask that will work together on the epidermis, the curls will become even stronger and more luxuriant.
Below are the two most effective recipes for strengthening the hair structure:
- Combine castor oil with olive oil in equal proportions, add 2 drops of rosemary and 4 drops of bergamot oil. The resulting slurry is applied over the entire length of the strands. Leave overnight under a plastic bag. Wash off in the morning.
- 0.5 l. heat the non-fat kefir, add 5 tsp of castorca to it and stir. Evenly distribute the mask from the roots along the entire length of the hair to the tips. After 30 minutes wash your hair.
Castor oil hair care
When caring for curls with masks made independently, it is important to pre-check the mixture for an allergic reaction. To do this, you need a drop of the prepared mask. It can be applied to the hand and a little rub. After a few minutes - rinse. If the hand is red, then it is better to abandon the use of the composition.
Effective recipes based on ricin oil that do not cause allergic reactions:
- Combine onion juice with castor oil (1: 1). Add a tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of aloe juice. To mix everything. Means to spread the hair roots and curls themselves along the entire length. Wrap your head in plastic. Wait 2 hours.
- Olive oil and castor oil mixed in equal proportions. Add 3 drops of lavender oil. To mix everything. Apply a mask on the root of the hair. Hold for two hours.
Castor lamination
Lamination - an event during which hair becomes silky, smooth and natural shine. To achieve this effect, you must use one of your favorite recipes.
- 2 tbsp. spoons of castorca, 3 tbsp. spoons of natural mayonnaise, 1 homemade chicken egg, 5 tbsp. spoons of kefir. Mix the butter with the egg and add the remaining ingredients. To mix everything. Apply the product evenly on each strand. Leave for 60 minutes.
- Yogurt, homemade mayonnaise, castor oil (1: 1). Add an egg. To mix everything. Laminating mask applied to clean and dry strands. Each strand is heated by warm air for 10 minutes. An hour later, the laminating mask is washed off.
Why it is worth trying
The benefits of castor oil for hair is invaluable. Applying it to the strands for the first time, you immediately notice the improvement in the condition and appearance of the hair. The secret lies in the rich chemical composition of the product. It is described in more detail in the following table.
Table - Useful substances in the composition of castor oil and their effect on the condition of the hair
In pure form
Features The easiest and most common way to use castor is to apply the product on curls in its pure form. Helps to restore dry hair after applying the hair dryer and forceps, as well as after perming or dyeing.
- Pound a small amount in the palms.
- Process the strands, paying the most attention to dry ends.
- Twist the strands into a rope and secure with a barrette.
- Wrap your head in cellophane or plastic wrap and a thick terry towel. To enhance the effect, warm the “structure” with a hair dryer.
- Depending on the degree of damage to the strands, soak the mask from 15 minutes to an hour.
- Rinse hair several times.
As part of the masks
Mask with castor oil for hair growth, restoration of hair structure, dandruff and even solving the list of problems shows excellent results. Combining castor oil with certain substances, you achieve a synergistic effect. Useful properties of the components are not simply summarized, but also strengthened several times. Methods for the preparation of cosmetic mixtures for hair with castor oil are described in the following table.
Table - Castor-based hair mask recipes
In the form of spray
Features The hair needs constant hydration and protection. To this end, castor hair is used in the form of a spray. The tool will help ease the combing, will add smoothness and healthy shine to the curls.
- Prepare the spray bottle beforehand. An empty hair spray bottle will do.
- Pour half a liter of non-carbonated mineral water into the container.
- Add a tablespoon of castor oil and three to five drops of ylang-ylang ether.
- Tighten cap tightly.
- Spray the hair daily. Pre-spray you need to shake vigorously so that the oil particles are evenly distributed in the water.
Home lamination
One of the most popular salon procedures for hair care is lamination. After being treated with a special compound, the curls become more dense, resilient and shiny. Unfortunately, due to the high cost, not every girl can afford such care. But you should not despair, the budget homemade hair mask from castor oil has no less pronounced effect.
With mayonnaise, kefir and egg
- castor oil - a tablespoon,
- mayonnaise - the same
- kefir - four tablespoons,
- egg.
- Combine all the ingredients and knead until the mixture is smooth.
- Apply a mask to your hair. To distribute the composition of the curls evenly, use a comb with rare teeth.
- Cover the head with plastic and a towel.
- After an hour, wash your hair with shampoo.
- For the cumulative effect, treat your hair every 14 days.
With gelatin and sandalwood ether
- castor oil - a teaspoon,
- gelatin - tablespoon,
- Sandalwood ester - two drops.
- Gelatin dilute with water (or chamomile broth). The amount of liquid is determined by the instructions on the product packaging.
- When the granules are swollen, add castorca and ether to the container, and send the composition to a water bath.
- When the mass becomes homogeneous, let it cool slightly.
- Spread the composition on clean damp hair. Begin to apply the product, departing three or four centimeters from the roots.
- Wrap the head with a wrap, wrap a warm towel and heat the hair dryer for ten minutes.
- After half an hour, wash your hair.
How to wash the tool: 5 rules
Some components of castor oil are not destroyed by water or even detergents. Therefore, washing the mask turns into a long and painful process. To make things easier, follow the five rules.
- Additional impurities. To weaken the molecular bonds between the components of castor oil, before applying oil to the hair, add the yolk of one egg or a couple of drops of any ether to it. It will also enhance healing properties.
- The contrast of temperatures. To flush the mask, alternate rinsing with hot and cold water. Such a “shock therapy” will allow not only to wash the product off with the strands more quickly, but also contribute to the smoothing of scales.
- Suitable shampoo. To remove the oil mask, use shampoo designed for oily hair.
- The right water. Judging by the reviews, hard chlorinated water does not cope well with an oily film on the skin. To remove the product without residue, use boiled or distilled water.
- Remedies for the smell. Castor has a specific smell, which can remain on the hair after removing the mask. To make the curls fragrant, rinse them with water with vinegar or a flavored conditioner.
At the time of the dictator Mussolini, castor oil was the death penalty. In the countries of South America, the remedy is used to control moths and rodents. But let these facts not frighten. Castor oil from domestic pharmacies is absolutely safe for people who do not experience individual intolerance. Mask with castor oil for hair with regular use works wonders.
