Castor usually refers to castor oil, a thick, pale-yellow vegetable oil made from castor seeds. It’s very popular in natural wellness, hair care, and skincare.
🌿 What is castor oil?
Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that gives it moisturizing and soothing properties. It has been used traditionally in many cultures for external care.
✨ Common uses (safe & general)
💆 Hair & scalp
Helps moisturize dry hair
Makes hair look shinier and smoother
Often used on eyebrows and eyelashes (tiny amount)
🧴 Skin care
Deep natural moisturizer
Used for dry lips, hands, heels
Popular in DIY balms and creams
🌱 Wellness traditions
Used externally in castor oil packs (warm cloth on skin)
Valued in traditional home remedies (external use)
⚠️ Important safety notes
For external use only unless a healthcare professional says otherwise
Never use castor seeds directly (they are toxic)
Always do a patch test on skin
Keep away from eyes and mouth
🛒 How to choose good castor oil
✔️ Cold-pressed
✔️ 100% pure
✔️ Hexane-free
✔️ Glass bottle preferred
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