Every woman wants to be better, look more beautiful and, of course, appear younger. But, unfortunately, time does not stand still, and sooner or later everyone will have to face the signs of aging. First of all, all imperfections, including wrinkles, appear on the face. It’s good if you have the opportunity to visit cosmetology salons, where professionals are able to regain several lost years by smoothing out wrinkles with the help of expensive drugs and devices.
But what if there is no such possibility? Firstly, it’s easy to slow down the signs of skin aging a little by starting special care. And secondly, if the process has already begun, cheap pharmaceutical drugs, found in almost everyone, can cope with it. One of them is castor oil, which contains many valuable substances and vitamins, and also has anti-aging properties.
Properties of castor oil for the face
Castor oil is extracted by cold pressing from castor bean seeds. The plant itself is poisonous, but the oil obtained from it is absolutely safe. Moreover, it contains a large amount of useful substances, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. The ricinoleic acid contained in its composition, which makes up about 80% of the product, has smoothing, moisturizing and softening properties, as well as the ability to accelerate internal processes in skin cells.
Castor oil is perhaps the only substance that is almost completely soluble in alcohol and does not leave a film on the surface of the liquid.
It is also famous for its anti-inflammatory quality, providing an antibacterial effect, thereby working against pimples and blackheads. Castor oil will be a real godsend for those with dry and sensitive skin, because it can easily cope with rough and flaky areas, restore elasticity to the dermis, and also smooth out fine wrinkles. This product occupies a special place among anti-aging cosmetics. The oil easily penetrates into the deep layers, restores the natural production of collagen and elastin, which slow down the aging of the epidermis.
Indications for use
Castor oil has virtually no contraindications, except for individual intolerance to the product, which is quite common. Still, you should not risk your health and before the first use it is better to conduct an allergy test. To do this, apply a couple of drops of the product to the inside of the elbow and wait half an hour. If you do not experience any discomfort, itching or redness, then you can use the oil.
But there are quite a few indications for using this product for skin care:
- excessive dryness and peeling of the dermis;
- acne, acne;
- expression wrinkles;
- inflammation, irritation;
- the presence of age spots and freckles;
- warts
It should be noted that castor oil is quite fatty and heavy, so it is not advisable to leave it overnight, especially on the eyelids.
Due to its excellent composition, castor oil is suitable for any skin type; it gives the dermis freshness, youth, restoring firmness and elasticity. In ancient times, they were used to wipe burns to prevent scarring. Today castor oil is often used by cosmetologists for rejuvenating, nourishing and tightening procedures.
Features of using castor oil for the face
To avoid unpleasant reactions, this product should be mixed before use with other oils in equal parts. It is good to complement creams and other final skin care products with it, adding a few drops to cosmetics to enhance its effect. Castor oil also serves as an ideal base for various masks.
If you are going to use oil without additives, then you should not apply it to wet skin.
Wrinkle smoothing
Castor oil, like most oils, contains many fatty acids, glycerin-based esters and many vitamins necessary to maintain youthful skin. Moreover, the concentration of these substances in it is higher than in other oils. That is why it is very popular among the fair sex when caring for aging skin.
You should not create illusions and hope that castor oil will even out the upper layer of the dermis and save you even from deep wrinkles. But it will cope with small expression wrinkles quite well. You can add 2-3 drops to a single dose of anti-aging cream. This regular action will prevent moisture loss, which will make your skin smoother and fresher.
Regular use of anti-aging face masks with the addition of castor oil will show excellent results:
- apricot mask for any skin type:
- 1 tsp. combine the oils in equal proportions with apricot puree, mix thoroughly;
- leave the mixture on your face for 20 minutes;
- wash with warm water;
- oil mask against early wrinkles:
- mix castor, sea buckthorn and olive oils in equal quantities;
- Heat slightly in a water bath and apply to the skin with a cotton sponge;
- massage with your fingers for 2-3 minutes;
- after half an hour, rinse with warm water;
- for skin prone to dryness:
- mix 2 tbsp. l. thick oatmeal cooked in milk, 2 tsp. slightly warmed honey and 2 tsp. castor oil;
- apply the mixture in a thick layer and leave for 20 minutes;
- If you do this mask twice a week for a month, it will eliminate dry skin and smooth out fine wrinkles.
For wrinkles around the eyes
Pure oil is suitable for wrinkles around the eyes. Apply it with your fingertips from the inner corners of the eyes to the outer ones along the upper eyelid and in the opposite direction to the lower one. Leave for a maximum of 10 minutes, then carefully remove the castor oil with a dry cotton pad. A greater effect can be achieved by heating the oil in a water bath or dipping a bottle of it into a container of warm water. You shouldn’t get carried away with such procedures too often.
If there are a lot of wrinkles around the eyes, do castor masks twice a week (10–15 times in total), but when the situation is not critical, one session every 7–10 days is enough. If you have dry skin, beat one yolk with two tsp. oil and apply to the area around the eyes for 15 minutes. This mask is especially good in the autumn-winter period, when the delicate skin of the eyelids is very dry.
Combating deep forehead bumps
It will not be possible to completely get rid of deep wrinkles on the forehead, but it is possible to reduce them a little. Castor oil is an ideal assistant in this matter. As you know, all anti-aging products contain hyaluronic acid, which is a powerful antioxidant and moisturizer. Therefore, it should be used for our purposes. Prepare a rejuvenating elixir by combining 5 ml of castor oil and 3-5 drops of hyaluronic acid. This product can be used instead of cream 1-2 times a day. This mixture is also perfect for nasolabial folds.
An excellent addition to this would be a forehead massage with oil. Before starting, apply a small amount of castor oil in a circular motion. Then begin to work out all the wrinkles, making vertical pinching with your fingertips along each strip from the middle of the forehead to the temples. After several approaches, leave the oil for 10 minutes and wipe with a sponge soaked in chamomile infusion.
Neck and décolleté care
The skin on the neck is much more delicate than on some areas of the face and requires special care. Many people miss this point, focusing only on the skin of the face. But this is the first part of the body that cannot hide age. This is especially noticeable in the summer, when we don’t wear scarves and sweaters. Castor oil will come to the rescue here too, becoming the basis for the preparation of special cosmetics.
First, you should prepare a cleansing and moisturizing lotion that you can use to wipe your neck and décolleté 2 times a day:
- Brew 3 tbsp. l. calendula flowers in a glass of boiling water.
- After cooling, add 10 drops of castor oil to the solution and stir.
Nothing complicated, but the effect will pleasantly surprise you.
After wiping with lotion, applying a nourishing cream would be an excellent solution. Mix two parts of honey and oil, as well as 1 part of Vaseline. This simple recipe will prevent skin moisture loss; thanks to the oil, the beneficial substances of honey will penetrate into the depths of the epidermis and stimulate the production of collagen, as a result the aging process will slow down.
Reviews on the use of castor oil for skin and against wrinkles
I will say that my friend, she is 48 years old, looks younger than me, there is a 10 year difference between us. She has been using castor oil around her eyes for 6-7 years, patting it with her fingertips, and also adds it to all possible creams. Now I also use oil and recommend black cumin soap for washing my face... after 3-4 months you won’t recognize your facial skin... tested and not only by me!
And I cleanse my face in the evening every day. Mix olive oil with castor oil (for oily skin 2:1, for combination skin 3:1). Apply to face and leave for 2 minutes. Then I wash the terry towel in very hot running water, wring it out, and place it on my face. I wait for the towel to cool down. If the oil is not washed off the first time, repeat, turning the towel over. For the first three weeks there were rashes on the skin, apparently all the crap started to pull out of the skin, then everything returned to normal. After this, you don’t even need to apply cream.
Girls, do not keep castor oil on your face for a long time, otherwise it may swell. Why do you think it shouldn’t be left on the eyelashes - all for the same reason.
Every woman should have in her medicine cabinet such a valuable product as castor oil, which can be easily purchased at any pharmacy at a minimal cost. After all, with its help it is possible to eliminate many shortcomings. The main condition for beauty and youth with the use of this product is regularity. So be patient, persistent, have the necessary information and start working on improving your facial skin.
