In my country in eastern Europe we use castor oil as a medicine for cough. We put layer of oil on the chest and back. Then we put cabbage leafs and then wrap with a food film or a towel. Next morning we wake up healthy
Eastern European remedies are incredible. I have one friend from Romania and another from Lithuania and they have natural remedies for everything. They are so resourceful. I’m British and I just buy paracetamol and they tell me off 😂
Jury is still out on any benefits to the face for almost 60 skin, but I do have two uses that have surprised me. One is putting a light layer on my eyelids makes my eyes far less dry in the morning when I wake up. The other is using it on a sebaceous cyst I’ve had in the middle of my chest about the size of a large pea. It was large enough that I could see the bump when wearing a lower v neck top. Derm said not harmful and the only way to treat is with surgery to remove the surrounding sac and scarring on the chest is worse than other areas. I have had this thing for going on 15 years. Saw a video on castor oil being able to shrink cysts and figured it was worth a try. 2 days after Christmas I began putting a mini castor oil pack on it on once a day. Not even a month later I can no longer see it. I can still feel the remnants of it when I push on that spot but I’m hoping another month will dissolve it completely. I had very low hopes it would work but it definitely surprised me.
That’s fantastic news! I have had a few of those cysts myself. I had one surgically removed because it was located at my underarm area and when inflamed would cause terrible pain while walking from my arm naturally swinging. Thanks for sharing your experience! If I ever get another one pop up I will now treat with castor oil ❤
@@lynndorris3284 I’m actually trying it now for a cyst my husband has on the back of his neck, fairly deep. Derm also said only remedy is surgery but also that’s it’s benign. He wants it removed but agreed to let me try the castor oil packs for 3 months before scheduling. Good luck to us both!
I literally just took off a mole with castor oil. Took about 2 months of consistency. Small mole that I was worried about shaving over. It has also significantly lightened the sunspots on my face. Not sure it will remove them but they are a lot lighter. Whatever you use castor oil for it takes consistency and don’t expect immediate results.
@@krihunt08 no I don’t think that will take it off. I soaked a cotton ball in Castor oil and put a bandaid over it pretty much 24/7. Maybe just try to avoid it when you’re applying oil. I wouldn’t have worried about it but it was in my armpit and was concerned about shaving over it.
@krihunt08 Hi, I have a mole that shrunk considerably in 3 weeks but I also have a much bigger one that hasn't really changed yet so I would say avoid putting it on there
Funny story with castor oil. I’ve used it for years with putting it in a empty mascara tube that I bought on Amazon and brushing it on my lashes at night. It’s worked a miracle for my lashes…. I’ve had two skin cancer surgeries on my face the first one on my temple. I had done about six years ago, and after the surgery healed and the scar remained, I used castor oil on it, and it faded slightly. Recently I had MOHS surgery to remove skin cancer on the tip of my nose. 2 slices were required and I needed plastic surgery to fix the serious hole there.. skin from the bridge of my nose was removed and transferred.. it was a big deal. Well, after recovery all is good, so I started adding castor oil to the scar which was especially bad under the tip of my nose near the nostril. Well (you can see this coming, right?) I now have a lovely dusting of hair all over the tip and under my nose. It looks ridiculous..and makes me laugh. I stopped the oil! 😅 Yes it grows hair…
@@Lendingyourlight maybe my age? Don’t know! I do “shave” my fine facial hair,to get smooth makeup application,regularly.. I wonder if I stopped if I would have increased growth? Not willing to do that experiment-sorry! I have enough trauma trying to figure out dealing with hairy nose tip!😂😂😂 Since I stopped applying the oil, I’m hoping to see the hair disappear.(now this is VERY FINE hair-not big old tangly bits🤪)… I’m hoping for an end to this nervous system test. Jeez
@@Barb6106I wonder if you can use a at home laser hair remover on the face? I’ve used one on my underarms and it works. I don’t get any hair now. Sending you hugs. Hope you figure something out
@@Lendingyourlight I wish! Lol but the skin graft is new and scar tissue.. I’d be afraid to do anything there! But thanks for the idea… I’ll keep it in mind if it doesn’t go away …
My grandma gave us a spoonful of castor oil alot. That was 35+yrs ago. She put on her scalp. When she died at 92yr old she had beautiful thick silver hair down to her butt. I use castor oil mixed with organic jojoba. Jojoba is very recognizable by your skin. Great video!!
I first experimented with castor oil on my hair for hair growth and treatment and I have seen great results. I recently tried it on my eyelashes and I'm shocked how quickly my lashes are growing. It worked for me!
I used the black castor oil on my son's extremely dried skin on his feet, he is a diabetic. Within hours his feet were much softer and smoother. I am going to continue using this for him.
I use castor oil all over & daily. I’m doing a castor oil pack over a fatty tumor above my left knee that roughly measured 1&3/4”s long by 1/4” thick. It’s been 4 months of doing it nightly & it’s almost gone. Didn’t need to have it surgically removed. My hair has much less hair fall and has gotten fuller & shinier. I apply the oil fully all over my hair (sleep with it covered) twice a week. I use it on my lips & love it. Great product for me! I pray it stays inexpensive!!
🌹Organic unrefined rose hip seed oil (purchased from local small business who buys it from Europe) has been amazing for my skin. It litererally fades dark spots. 🌰 Organic, hexane free, cold pressed castor oil I use for lashes and castor oil packs but have not used it on my face. 📝 How much do you use of each to make yours?
@@luv2travel2000 you should read about petroleum based products. Dr Dray on TH-cam has a great video about it, she is a dermatologist. She references how hospitals use it on burns and it is one of the best skin barriers for skin.
Thanks for doing this. I use black castor oil & ordinary's hair serum on the nights before I wash my hair. I use abt 2 finger lengths of the castor oil & a dropper full of the serum & mix together. I even put it on the skin next to my hair line to prevent receding. Normally when my hair cycle is shedding, I'd see some scalp but since doing this, there is always new growth coming in all the time that I just see the sprouts of new growth. I appreciate you being with us !
It’s so interesting how trends are cyclical - I remember when Caster oil was being touted everywhere for facial massage/first cleaning to eliminate acne, scars, etc. in the early 2000’s. it was everywhere until people reported having major reactions including fungal reactions, clogged pores, etc. I appreciate your reminder to have reasonable expectations - I suspect much of what people are seeing in terms of miracle results are confirmation bias.
@nate Castor oil for castor oil packs I have been using for years. When I heard it helps to grow lashes I decided to try it but it made my eyes burn so I stopped, even though the castor oil I used was hexane free and cold-pressed (in plastic). When I switched over to organic, hexane free, cold pressed in a dark glass bottle and tried it on my lashes again, this time my eyes did not burn. Quality is everything.
I find that thinning out the castor oil with jojoba oil and all vera gel (shake vigorously before use) helps quite dramatically with rinsing it out. It doesn't seem to weaken the positive impact (cuticles and nail bed health still improved, cracked heels gone, crepey eyelids smoother, etc.)
Another TH-camr, Jennifer Myers' lashes and brows are absolutely killer from using castor oil!! She follows a very simple, effective, consistent skincare routine (not an overload of products) and she looks absolutely amazing...and she is super healthy. You are definitely on to something!!
I have dry acne prone skin and recently damaged my skin barrier. Everything hurt my face so bad and I kept trying different soothing hydrating ingredients and nothing worked and because I have acne prone skin I started getting the abnormal breakouts from using such thick creams. At the point I thought what could hurt and slapped castor oil all over my face after my moisturizer. It soothed my skin. I woke up next morning and my redness finally went away. I used it 3 nights in a row and it worked better than anything I tried. I now use it anytime my skin feels irritated and it never breaks me out.
I’m 57 and black castor oil has transformed my neck and chest area! I just slather it on at night and sometimes I add the Cerave lotion on top. Years back I tried it for my eyelashes but it was just irritating overall for my eyes!
I use castor oil under my eyes after my eye cream and it REALLY DOES make the lines diminished. I’m 56 and recently started using castor oil and after 4 days my skin has become so soft and the crepey skin is gone! I use it mixed with apricot kernel oil and slather on my skin at night.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a similar experience using CO under the eyes. I have a question, what ratio of apricot oil to castor oil do you use.
I use it after a shower at night as a Castrol oil packs close to my liver also my belly for open detox passways, also around my eyes that involves going to my brows, again for detox propurse, and neck for Thyroid. I just want to share that when I was little my grandmother gave me internally one table spoon every Saturday morning before the breakfast for de warming, also when my daughters were little and they were complaining about tommy discomfort I used to rub in their tommy with some massage. I always have been using it and have it at home always. I even had idea that Castrol oil went viral, but the point to use Castrol oil is to be consistent to have results on anything we use it. God bless you.
I love it I use cold compressed organic hexane free in a brown glass bottle. Makes my skin and hair so soft I use it on my lashes and eyes too. I mix it with grape seed oil and argon oil
Great tips, as usual! I am an RN planning to take laser cert courses this summer and as I get closer to 50, I am way more invested in anti-aging as I see changes coming on way too soon for my liking haha.. anyhoo, I started using caster oil on some areas of my brows that I’ve noticed sparseness, and in the short duration, I have seen some pretty shocking results. A little filling in, after only a few weeks of sporadic use, and I’m needing to pluck when that hasn’t been a problem in years. Great use and so economical.
Castor oil is amazing for skin. I mixt it with 100 times washed ghee ( shata dhauta ghrita ) in proportion of 70% ghee and 30% castor oil plus 10-15 drops of frankincense essential oil and use to spread all over my body. Is amazing how smooth and hydrated your skin becomes. And for my surprise the spider veins on my legs started to fade away. I don’t know if they will disappear entirely but I will see. The inconvenient is that not having any preservatives in you should keep it in the fridge but melts quickly on the skin.
📝😍 Thanks for sharing your recipe. Ghee I usually always have at home and keep it in the fridge (as one of the ingredients to make my keto coffee). At home I always have organic castor oil, ghee, and organic frankincense essential oil but I have never heard of 100 times washed ghee, so I will check and see if I can find it. Thanks. ❤
100 times washed ghee is easy to make. Take a certain amount of ghee, warm it up to melt and with a hand mixer stir after adding every time purified water and discard it after every 1 minute of mixing. To be honest I never mixt and discard the water 100 times. The most I mixed was 25 times. First additions of water will mix with the melted ghee and there will not be left water in the ghee to be thrown away. But after 2-3 times the ghee will start to curdle and water will separate. After that you can deposit the washed ghee in the fridge . You don’t need to prepare the whole quantity at once. Usually I prepare 100 grams that meaning is 70 g washed ghee plus 30 g castor oil and essential oil.. Try it. You will not regret.@@luv2travel2000
I put Castrol oil on my hair line, massage and let it overnight. In the morning I add garlic oil. Garlic oil. It's an antibacterial or microbial that helps to break down the thickness of the castor oil. And it's easier to wash
So interesting and you're right. So hyped. When I first started using the oil cleansing method, I mixed organic castor oil and almond oil in the palm of my hand and used it. I moved on to oil cleansers and oil based balms, probably because we have to buy PRODUCTS or die, right? I think when I finish my current cleansing oil I'll go back to the basics for awhile just for fun. Thanks for compiling the results.
I have recently been hyped on the castor oil bandwagon. I heard some say it can be good for pain. I have been slathering on the back of my neck and shoulders and my lower back and I HAVE noticed my pain reduced a lot. I don't use castor oil on my eyebrows but I have been using Rosemary oil on my brows and I can attest that this DOES work. I know for a fact because I'm 70 and the entire lower area under my brow was plucked clean and didn't grow back in, until I started using the Oregano oil. :)
@@lavish_1717 I'm so sorry! It's not Oregano Oil, it's Rosemary Oil. You can look up that oil online for some results studies, it works almost like Rogain in a sense. I bought the brand Lotus Aroma from the pharmacy.
I've been using mine for about a month. I got it from Amazon, it's organic, cold pressed, no hexane and in a brown glass bottle. I put a drop of it on my moisturizer when I apply to my face and I love it. I see a difference and I have noticed that I'm plucking my eyebrows more frequently . So I can vouch that it does work. I haven't tried it on my lashes. For reference I'm latin, 45 ,olive tone , combination skin .
It worked on my eyebrows. They're thicker. I recommended it to someone to help with their thin hair and when I saw them a month later they were showing me how much longer their hair grew and how much thicker it was.
@penn for your hair. Mix it with a bit of coconut oil and warm it slightly. You can even mix that into your conditioner and warm it. It makes it a lot easier to get it on the scalp and spread it.
I originally got it for lashes and didn’t yet use it for my lashes. However, I use it for lumps bumps and pain. Heard some folks get rid of cysts and bumps by castor oil. Heard that women put it on breasts for benign lumps.
I had a deep gash on my elbow from an accident that left a pretty bad scar. At night I mixed a few drops of castor oil with Eucerin Intensive Repair Balm and rubbed it into my skin. The scar almost completely disappeard. I've also had a little brow growth from applying it.
You can actually use castor oil drops in the eyes. It will get rid of soft cataracts, if they’re newer. I dissolved the ones in my dogs eye. Took about 6 months. I use it for severe dry eye and works better than anything else made for eyes on the market! It’s safe. My medicine cabinet will never be without. Sometimes, natural, been around forever products, really are a better choice!
@Faith Certain brands cause the eyes to burn, so you have to be very cautious about that. Not every brand of Castor Oil I would use for the eyes. But if you have USDA organic, hexane free, coldpressed, and in dark glass...that would be a good start. I do use it in my eyes (and in a separate glass dropper bottle for each family member) but I am also very careful to use a sterile technique. Glad it is helping you! All the best. ❤
@@luv2travel2000 I completely agree. I use heritage store organic castor oil and recommend it to everyone I know. It’s reasonably priced and completely safe.
I mix about 1/2 t aloe vera gel with about 1/4 t castor oil in the palm of my hand, add a few drops of salycilic acid, one drop each of rosemary and lavendar essential oils and massage it well into my scalp - this amount does half of my head, so I repeat for the other half. I do it a couple of hours before washing my hair. I started it mostly to combat itchiness but also to help stimulate growth. I never have a problem with getting it to wash out or leaving a greasy feeling, but it has really helped the itchy scalp. I do have quite a lot of hair, so it is most likely helping there as well. At 67 years old, thinning hair can become a problem, so I want to keep ahead of that however possible!
Hi - both are supposed to help hair growth so that's why I include them. But I think it would work great without either or just one of the two as well. @@sherirobbins8714
I did read that it doesn’t have to be in glass bottle, just a dark bottle. Also if you pour & rice b between hands for a bit to warm it, it seems to lessen the thickness a bit and spread a little better. I mix it with a good olive oil for bigger areas like my legs. I love castor oil!
I have finicky lips that get really dry and I live in Alaska. I have been using Alba Unpetroleum jelly on my lips morning and evening on my lips. First ingredient is Caster oil. Have kept it on hand for multiple usages for the last decade. Inexpensive too!
Love Alba Unpetroleum jelly. I use it to heal any skin irritations. I also use it to slug under my eyes. It makes the area very soft by the next morning. This is interesting that you mentioned the ingredient list. I used a 100% organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil in a dark glass bottle around my eyes and it irritated my eyes. I will try the Alba product on my eyebrows and see what happens! Thanks for mentioning this!
I am apparently one of very few people allergic to Aquaphor. My doctor told me to use Unpetrolatum instead -it worked beautifully and have used it ever since for all kinds of stuff!
The best quality is Heritage Store organic cold pressed in dark glass bottle. I would not use it on the eye or in the eye. I think it could be used with jojoba and rosemary for a hair mask.
I wanted to add to my post that I’ve been using my hair growth oil along with collagen daily and have new hair growth. Something works so love this combination.
I used it on my face as an additive to my moisturizer to help my dry skin and I definitely noticed that more hair growth in lashes (mostly my lower) and brows. It wasn’t what I was interested in, but it was a nice bonus
I use castor oil IN my eyes (1 drop each eye before bed)! I 1000% believe that it saved my eyesight & healed my problem. I had severe MGD (dry eye) that caused corneal erosions- my lids would literally stick to my corneas & during REM sleep the movement would cause deep tears in my corneas. It was painful like being stabbed in the eye with a knife. An Indian eye doctor told me it's the #1 holistic recommendation for eye problems in India.. I noticed less pain & better eyesight from the 1st use!! It MUST be organic hexane free & in a GLASS BOTTLE. It is highly antibacterial & healing. Also prevents & heals most cataracts
About 4 weeks ago, I decided to jump in this band wagon. I put castor oil pretty much all over my face at night. That includes my eye brows and eye lashes. I also dab it onto some dark spots on my face and around my body. So far, I can say that my super dry and irritated eyes are NOT dry and irritated all day long. My eyes are very sensitive and I’ve had no issues with the castor oil. Also, my lashes are looking healthier. And no styes!!! But I’ve also added an eye warmer massager to the mix to help keep styes away. I’m happy with the results for now and will continue using it. Let’s see what happens after a few more months. Can’t expect miracles overnight.
@@CharlisDailyDiary Hi! Mine is called Warm Relax. Got it thru Amazon. They have other brands. It looks like a virtual game mask. It warms up and massages at the same time.
I started using castor oil a couple of weeks ago. I bought the "Queen of the Thrones" brand. I have been using it on my face and around the eyes and in my belly button/abdomen area. And also on my body and scalp. It definitely creates a laxative effect on the belly and acts very quickly. I have also noticed it makes the skin super soft. I am just wondering why we weren't using it before? I am looking forward to seeing if it helps with skin bumps on the body and hair growth. Time will tell.
That's the brand I use now (found at my local health food store). At first I was hesitant to use it on my lashes because of the picture on the bottle. 😂
Another TH-camr stated hexane-free & oil pressed is the same thing. If it says cold pressed on the bottle, then it's hexane free. If it says hexane free, it's cold pressed. She explained that a lot of bottles don't state hexane free but if it's cold pressed you're good. The process of cold pressing removes the hexane in the process.
Love castor oil. It's such a versatile product. I also bought coconut oil to mix with body lotion for more hydration. Penn Smith, mam, gorgeous as always and another great video. Here in the mountains of East Tn we just received abt 3 to 6 inches of snow. Just abt closes everything! Lol. I'm abt to have cabin fever but a great time to do skincare!
Some bottles are UV resistant ie no need for a brown bottle. You can also wrap in aluminium foil or store the bottle it in an opaque container like a lunchbox.
I mix it with other oil but it on my roots but on a shower cap then a towel, and sleep in. Yes it's a hack to get it out the next morning but give it 3 mos. and you will see hair growing. I do it about every 3 months. I can say it's the only thing I have found that really works
I use it behind my ears to help lessen ear wax build up but I did get a pimple there. Not sure if the castor oil attributed to that. I love it for my eyebrows, it definitely helps them be less sparse!
I burned myself cooking. After dosing my hand in ice cubed water until the stinging stopped, I then noticed these blister’s starting to form. Cooking a lot so this isn’t my first experience burning myself. Anyway I was and have been using castor oil for a while. So I thought to myself instead of the aloe Vera, I am going to try the castor oil. I applied a lot . And kept applying more. I slept with it all night with a glove. The next morning I kid you not it was pretty much better. No blisters just a little bit of peeling. I was so happy 🎉 Usually, a burn like that would have been at least a week of healing. My skin is soft and feels amazing. I rather use this they any over the counter creams that have so many chemicals. For skin care I mix half of jar of castor oil with the other half of emu oil . Which if you folks don’t know about that oil , then you should check it out. Now it just glides on so smoothly. it is also supposed to help deliver whatever you mix it with into the skin. So I use it with my retinoids as they tend to be drying and I noticed using the castor oil helps keep my face moist. I wear it to bed and in the morning my face looks less drying and the wrinkles are less noticeable
Castor oil is an oil I often use for my hair. On some occasions I also used it on my eyelashes but, unfortunately, although it worked very well, it gave me eye problems so I had to stop using it. I've never used it in double cleansing.. I should try it. Sometimes I used it as a nourishing compress on the skin of my face and I found it fabulous
I use all Drmtlgy products because of you. They are so amazing and have changed my skin. Your tips and tricks are just fabulous. I have learned so much from you. ❤️❤️
I had been seeing so much on the 'net re castor oil (not a new ingredient for skin care considering Cleopatra purportedly used it!) I decided to try it for 2 ganglion - one is in the middle of my palm and the other is on the bottom of my feet in the arch). The last one I had was on my wrist and the doctor removed it with a long needle that didn't put a smile on my face. I've been putting it on a cotton pad taped to the area overnight and with a bit also applying some to a bump that appeared a while ago on my lip. Within 2 weeks both the bump on my lip and the ganglion have softened and shrunk! I think it's not as fast as a trip to the doc but certainly not as traumatizing. I'll keep it up for at least 3 months and my point is that if it can do THAT, what else can this amazing stuff do?! I think everyone needs to try it with something that's bothering them (a mole, discolouration, etc) and see what happens! Thank you Penny for another great video. I've tried the Avene for lips and I found actually the Uriage one much better - it has Cicalfate also but goes on much nicer and is slightly less expensive.
OMG! So glad you did a video on this!! It works for me! Certain brands are better than others. I even add a little to my once-a-week deep conditioning treatment and then shampoo out. It works on eyebrows for sure and under the eye for inflammation/puffiness. I don't like it on my eye lashes, as it gets in my eyes & irritates them.
@JenM Do you apply castor oil under for eyes in the morning or at bedtime to get rid of undereye puffiness? My eye bag is under one eye. None of the products I have tried in the past 4 years have worked for me (except the old product I used to use but they no longer make).
I'm telling ya it works like a charm! I also wrap my hair up with a warm wet towel afterwards to help it absorb .... then I follow up with the Redken Volume injection shampoo & conditioner.... :) @@PENNSMITHSKINCARE
Sorta off topic, but still an oil. I tried castor oil about 4 years ago and didn’t care for it, I love the video you did on Vitamin K! This is what I bought after your video and love it. It is by Dr. Ceuracle. PLC Vitamin K Liposome Oil Ampoule. You have to shake it because it is liposomal. I only use on nights with Tretinoin (5 nights a week). Per you recommendation. I put about 3 drops and mix with my moisturizer. Have a nice weekend! Thanks for your research!
I have been using it on the face .. my body. My skin is really smooth and moisturised. I did notice my eyebrows thickening, which is great, as i have been trying to get them thickened for a while
Been wondering when you would do a vid on this fantastic oil Penn😛 So my experience using Castor Oil has far surpassed any expectations I actually had! Started using it on my sparse greying eyebrows then started to do my eyelashes and the results have been fantastic for darkening/thickening my eyebrows🥳 Eyelashes have grown and darkened a bit too and they are so soft🙌🏻 However, I am totally stunned that it has practically cleared my DRY EYE🥳🥳 My eyes started constantly running 7yrs ago with PeriMenopause but this oil has basically stopped it🤷🏼♀️ I also have an Astigmatism with floaters and this has improved so much that I honestly cannot believe it🤷🏼♀️ Also helps massively with scarring and cuts! Just love Castor Oil tbh🙌🏻🤣 Anyways thank you for another fabby vid💞💞 xx
Thank you so much Penn, fantastic information as always 👏 loving it! Wouldn't it be great to ask your community members about their personal experiences with hormon therapy ( menopause ) just a thought, that would give super interesting insight . 😘💞
Barbara O'neill has wonderful videos on castor oil .. highly recommend. Castor oil is shipped in very large plastic barrels then distributed to individual companies who choose glass or plastic. castor oil in plastic is safe because by nature it does not absorb. AND as long as it says organic or expeller pressed it is truly hexane free !!
Years ago I completely healed badly sunburned cheeks with castor oil. I was wearing sunglasses I applied castor oil several times the first day each time the oil was absorbed. So, probably 3-5 times and coated my cheeks heavily before bed. The next morning I was amazed when I looked in the mirror! The sunburn had faded DRASTICALLY! I could barely tell my cheeks had even burned! I continued application for 2 additional days and nights to give my skin what it needed.. I use “Home Health” brand of Castor Oil from Amazon, which was recommended in a 32 oz plastic bottle and is organic, cold pressed, non-GMO verified, 100% solvent free, has no synthetic ingredients and is hexane free and vegan. I researched and found that castor oil is the #1 choice for a sunburn, which I didn’t know? I didn’t know CO had so many “anti” everything and incredibly beneficial factors! I know now! Better late than never! I need research slugging and learn more about it? You will find one bottle with our OTC meds and one next to my facial cleanser and toner. We will never be without it in our home. Great video, thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
Removed a big ugly harmless mole on my head I had it checked by a skin doctor who told me it was harmful but it annoyed me so I used castor oil mixed with baking powder after 7 weeks it’s completely gone! My eye lashes is longer but also gone very dark, I had a few corns on my eyes they have also gone completely 🎉🎉
Thanks for great video...I will say that a little goes a long way on my eyelashes and brows..I'm having issue with losing my brows after using Vit A...I will say what ever you like a few drop of this oil seems to help absorb it better. I like the ordinary Vit C- L Ascorbic Acid 23% suspension but would get stinging and red but I added a few drops of C Oil and it absorbs in and no stinging. More than any other oil I have tried Castor Oil seems to help with hydration on face nails lips and knees and elbows..I really enjoy it..
I have glaucoma & have used the eye drops that have prostaglandin for years & never got the benefit of long lashes. After many years of use, I am noticing a bit of under eye darkness. It’s not much, but I notice it.
I take a drop of castor oil and a teaspoonful of aloe vera juice mix it on the palm of my hand and immediately apply all over my face to do my first cleanse... For the past 1 year. It is hydrating and effective in cleansing my dry sensitive skin. Regular hair root application has ALWAYS boosted my hair growth! One of my eyebrows were cut off while threading... I applied castor oil for 3 weeks and yes I grew my eyebrow back! It is now exactly how it was before threading itm It works grrrreat on the skin and keeps it supple. ❤😘✌️
Over 50 years ago my grandmother told me that she had read somewhere that putting castor oil on your eyelashes keeps them long and helps them to grow. She suggested I start putting it on my eyelashes. I was not consistent c about it. Castor oil is not a new thing. Slugging isn't either. Decades ago, I read that Doris Day would slather her body in Vaseline, put on flannel pajamas and go to sleep in it to keep her skin supple and soft.
It is highly possible your surveyers that did NOT experience the amazing results of castor oil due to the simple fact they could have easily been using the less expensive castor oil that comes in a plastic or clear bottle, not cold press nor free hexen. Those are most important notes to follow when trying to obtain true castor oil benefits. Don't waste your money on the $10 plastic bottles of castor oil buy the real deal you'll thank me later! 💖
I would say that the brand/quality has a big part to play but I also wonder how consistent they were and for what period of time they used it? Skin cell turnover, from memory, on a healthy young person is approximately 30 days and the older we get the longer it takes for each cycle. So personally whilst I’m new to looking into castor oil I’m not going to put much stock in what anyone says if they haven’t been consistently using it for at least 3 months and those reviews are few and far between but the couple that I have found have reportedly seen great results. I’m from Australia so my next step will be to look for a quality and affordable brand that is readily available here. So if by some very slim chance any fellow Aussie’s are reading this and can make a recommendation that would be awesome!!
I be been using on my sore knees n ankles n it does stop the aches. On my face it’s another story it’s only been 10 days n have not seen any changes but it’s early yet, I take side photos of my face and arms to see any changes weekly. improvements not noticeable yet😊
I will say it's the only thi thing that has helped my lips. I'm 53 years old. I smoked from the time I was 15 to 40 drink through a straw, etc. I use a derma roller a 0.25 every other night and then apply castor oil and my lips look like I'm 25 years old. It's the only thing that has worked and I've tried everything else. You should just tested. I followed you for years
Thanks for the great video. You're such a gorgeous woman, but I think the dark lower liner on you is unnecessary...if you really want to lower line maybe use a much lighter pencil color. ❤
I live most cold pressed organic oils and use them in many herbal infused mixtures, hair and body/face care. I make a hair growth oil with herbs and castor oil in the mixture with Neem oil, argan oil, etc. I will note that castor oil is very thick so any product you use containing castor oil probably should t be kept on for more than 24 hours. It can clog pores so be careful on scalp. Other than that it’s a wonderful very long time used oil. Love it in anything.
The jury is still out as far as eyebrows growth, but I put it around my eyes (lightly), at night, and I really love the effects when I wake up. I would not put it on my lashes since I fear eye problems that I previously had.
❤👍😍 Love this video Penny! Have used organic, hexane free, cold pressed in a dark glass bottle for years when I make a castor oil pack. Looking forward to adding it to my skin care routine! Thank you. ❤😍 If people have used castor oil around the eye area and had problems I'm guessing it is because they haven't ticked all 4 boxes of: organic, hexane free, cold pressed/expeller pressed and in dark glass. 😍 Thank you for this excellent video! ❤
I have used castor oil for about 8 months. I very much like it. I do find it has helped my under eye area with dryness and possibly some puffiness. However, when I apply it on my eczema flares, it burns.
My lashes and brows definitely grew thicker but I mainly like it as a moisturizer. I use equal parts shampoo and CO to wash my hair, leave in while I shower then rinse well and my hair feels great. I use it as full body moisturizer, even top of my feet.
Forgive me if this is a stupid question but if castor oil has the potential to increase hair growth in lashes, brows and head, is there the potential for increased facial hair?
Not a stupid question! So the majority of the hair on our body is different than the hair on our head. On our head (scalp) the hair is terminal hair- it can grow long. On our body (mostly) it is vellus hair- vellus hair is peach fuzz (ish) and there to protect us and regulate heat. It doesn’t grow long. We are born with it everywhere and during hormonal changes (puberty) it changes to terminal hair in some areas of the body. The hair on our face (as women) should not do that (and when it does it’s usually a sign of something like hormonal changes or medical issue). Brows, lashes and hair on our head can. I hope this makes sense 🩷
I mystified by this sudden fascination with using pure plant oils as skincare; Oil du jour being Castor oil. Although plant oils offer many benefits for the skin, using just oils directly on the skin on a regular basis may not be a great idea. The differences in lipid ratios (when they do not match the skin's composition), can potentially disrupt the skin barrier, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), irritation, and sensitivity. Using well formulated skincare products that contain the right balance of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to mimic the skin's natural lipid matrix will restore and promote proper barrier function. Many such products include plant oils to take advantage of the benefits without undermining the barrier. There is much published literatureature on this which is why I don’t understand how it’s suddenly all been forgotten.
I unfortunately didn't have great luck with caster oil for lashes or scalp. I love the DRMTLGY CEF. I'll have to keep an eye on my INCI lists to see if caster oil is listed. :)
Castor oil is thick so i heard that it must be thinned with others natural oils like : coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil.. shea butter is an option as will
The internal use of castor oil will be far more efficient and so far more important than the external use. For in this manner you will not only be able to excrete all the waste from your intestines but further all the toxins deposed in your body via the liver too. So you should take regularly early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil and you will be astonished upon the effects!
i love to apply my vitamine c Am and caster oil over wait for 5-10 minues than apply the rest of my AM skin care. my skin stays hydrated trough the day
In my country in eastern Europe we use castor oil as a medicine for cough. We put layer of oil on the chest and back. Then we put cabbage leafs and then wrap with a food film or a towel. Next morning we wake up healthy
Wow!
Eastern European remedies are incredible. I have one friend from Romania and another from Lithuania and they have natural remedies for everything. They are so resourceful. I’m British and I just buy paracetamol and they tell me off 😂
What do the cabbage leaves do?
@@judyfrances9517Don’t question magic ☺️
In my country we ate the chicken feet for collagen and other weird animal parts that others give to dogs 😂
Jury is still out on any benefits to the face for almost 60 skin, but I do have two uses that have surprised me. One is putting a light layer on my eyelids makes my eyes far less dry in the morning when I wake up. The other is using it on a sebaceous cyst I’ve had in the middle of my chest about the size of a large pea. It was large enough that I could see the bump when wearing a lower v neck top. Derm said not harmful and the only way to treat is with surgery to remove the surrounding sac and scarring on the chest is worse than other areas. I have had this thing for going on 15 years. Saw a video on castor oil being able to shrink cysts and figured it was worth a try. 2 days after Christmas I began putting a mini castor oil pack on it on once a day. Not even a month later I can no longer see it. I can still feel the remnants of it when I push on that spot but I’m hoping another month will dissolve it completely. I had very low hopes it would work but it definitely surprised me.
That is so incredible! I’m so happy for you 😁🩷!!
That’s fantastic news! I have had a few of those cysts myself. I had one surgically removed because it was located at my underarm area and when inflamed would cause terrible pain while walking from my arm naturally swinging. Thanks for sharing your experience! If I ever get another one pop up I will now treat with castor oil ❤
I left a reply under penn”s reply but it’s meant for you❤
That's awesome. Gonna try this on my husband's back!
@@lynndorris3284 I’m actually trying it now for a cyst my husband has on the back of his neck, fairly deep. Derm also said only remedy is surgery but also that’s it’s benign. He wants it removed but agreed to let me try the castor oil packs for 3 months before scheduling. Good luck to us both!
I literally just took off a mole with castor oil. Took about 2 months of consistency. Small mole that I was worried about shaving over. It has also significantly lightened the sunspots on my face. Not sure it will remove them but they are a lot lighter. Whatever you use castor oil for it takes consistency and don’t expect immediate results.
Uh oh… I have a mole on my face that I don’t want to lose! Should I be worried it’ll just fall off one day since I’ve been using castor oil?
@@krihunt08 no I don’t think that will take it off. I soaked a cotton ball in Castor oil and put a bandaid over it pretty much 24/7. Maybe just try to avoid it when you’re applying oil. I wouldn’t have worried about it but it was in my armpit and was concerned about shaving over it.
@krihunt08 Hi, I have a mole that shrunk considerably in 3 weeks but I also have a much bigger one that hasn't really changed yet so I would say avoid putting it on there
Funny story with castor oil. I’ve used it for years with putting it in a empty mascara tube that I bought on Amazon and brushing it on my lashes at night. It’s worked a miracle for my lashes….
I’ve had two skin cancer surgeries on my face the first one on my temple. I had done about six years ago, and after the surgery healed and the scar remained, I used castor oil on it, and it faded slightly.
Recently I had MOHS surgery to remove skin cancer on the tip of my nose. 2 slices were required and I needed plastic surgery to fix the serious hole there.. skin from the bridge of my nose was removed and transferred.. it was a big deal. Well, after recovery all is good, so I started adding castor oil to the scar which was especially bad under the tip of my nose near the nostril. Well (you can see this coming, right?) I now have a lovely dusting of hair all over the tip and under my nose. It looks ridiculous..and makes me laugh. I stopped the oil! 😅
Yes it grows hair…
Wow that’s so strange I use it on my face nightly and I’m not growing a beard 😂.
@@Lendingyourlight maybe my age? Don’t know! I do “shave” my fine facial hair,to get smooth makeup application,regularly.. I wonder if I stopped if I would have increased growth? Not willing to do that experiment-sorry! I have enough trauma trying to figure out dealing with hairy nose tip!😂😂😂
Since I stopped applying the oil, I’m hoping to see the hair disappear.(now this is VERY FINE hair-not big old tangly bits🤪)…
I’m hoping for an end to this nervous system test. Jeez
I am so glad you were able to have the cancers removed and are on your way to healing! The hair on the nose is funny though! Sending hugs ❤️
@@Barb6106I wonder if you can use a at home laser hair remover on the face? I’ve used one on my underarms and it works. I don’t get any hair now. Sending you hugs. Hope you figure something out
@@Lendingyourlight I wish! Lol but the skin graft is new and scar tissue.. I’d be afraid to do anything there! But thanks for the idea… I’ll keep it in mind if it doesn’t go away …
My grandma gave us a spoonful of castor oil alot. That was 35+yrs ago. She put on her scalp. When she died at 92yr old she had beautiful thick silver hair down to her butt. I use castor oil mixed with organic jojoba. Jojoba is very recognizable by your skin. Great video!!
Did she mix castor oil with something else for scalp?
Same with my Grandma, at 84 she had beautiful skin and hair.
If you use oil on your hair, put shampoo on BEFORE water. It washes it out easier
I put conditioner before washing, washes off so easily.
I first experimented with castor oil on my hair for hair growth and treatment and I have seen great results. I recently tried it on my eyelashes and I'm shocked how quickly my lashes are growing. It worked for me!
I used the black castor oil on my son's extremely dried skin on his feet, he is a diabetic. Within hours his feet were much softer and smoother. I am going to continue using this for him.
I use castor oil all over & daily. I’m doing a castor oil pack over a fatty tumor above my left knee that roughly measured 1&3/4”s long by 1/4” thick. It’s been 4 months of doing it nightly & it’s almost gone. Didn’t need to have it surgically removed. My hair has much less hair fall and has gotten fuller & shinier. I apply the oil fully all over my hair (sleep with it covered) twice a week. I use it on my lips & love it. Great product for me! I pray it stays inexpensive!!
Awesome!
Is it difficult to shampoo it out? Thank you for your time .
It probably takes an extra shampoo.
I use castor oil with rose hip oil. People think I'm 45. I'm 56. Also it is a MYTH that it has to be in glass bottle. I've done tons of research
🌹Organic unrefined rose hip seed oil (purchased from local small business who buys it from Europe) has been amazing for my skin. It litererally fades dark spots.
🌰 Organic, hexane free, cold pressed castor oil I use for lashes and castor oil packs but have not used it on my face.
📝 How much do you use of each to make yours?
I was told black organic castor oil???
@cherylfallon7490nice, ty! I just turned 45 and need to change skin routine
@@luv2travel2000 you should read about petroleum based products. Dr Dray on TH-cam has a great video about it, she is a dermatologist. She references how hospitals use it on burns and it is one of the best skin barriers for skin.
Interesting on the glass bottle being a myth?
Thanks for doing this. I use black castor oil & ordinary's hair serum on the nights before I wash my hair. I use abt 2 finger lengths of the castor oil & a dropper full of the serum & mix together. I even put it on the skin next to my hair line to prevent receding. Normally when my hair cycle is shedding, I'd see some scalp but since doing this, there is always new growth coming in all the time that I just see the sprouts of new growth.
I appreciate you being with us !
It’s so interesting how trends are cyclical - I remember when Caster oil was being touted everywhere for facial massage/first cleaning to eliminate acne, scars, etc. in the early 2000’s. it was everywhere until people reported having major reactions including fungal reactions, clogged pores, etc. I appreciate your reminder to have reasonable expectations - I suspect much of what people are seeing in terms of miracle results are confirmation bias.
Yes yes yes!
@nate Castor oil for castor oil packs I have been using for years. When I heard it helps to grow lashes I decided to try it but it made my eyes burn so I stopped, even though the castor oil I used was hexane free and cold-pressed (in plastic). When I switched over to organic, hexane free, cold pressed in a dark glass bottle and tried it on my lashes again, this time my eyes did not burn. Quality is everything.
@@luv2travel2000
Which brand did you switch to ?
@@lavish_1717The "Queen of the Thrones" brand (found at my local health food store). Once it is opened I keep it in the fridge.
Never clogged my pores. But maybe that might be do do the age ranged under 35
I find that thinning out the castor oil with jojoba oil and all vera gel (shake vigorously before use) helps quite dramatically with rinsing it out. It doesn't seem to weaken the positive impact (cuticles and nail bed health still improved, cracked heels gone, crepey eyelids smoother, etc.)
Another TH-camr, Jennifer Myers' lashes and brows are absolutely killer from using castor oil!! She follows a very simple, effective, consistent skincare routine (not an overload of products) and she looks absolutely amazing...and she is super healthy. You are definitely on to something!!
I like Myers too, I watched many videos of hers. She is amazing
I have dry acne prone skin and recently damaged my skin barrier. Everything hurt my face so bad and I kept trying different soothing hydrating ingredients and nothing worked and because I have acne prone skin I started getting the abnormal breakouts from using such thick creams. At the point I thought what could hurt and slapped castor oil all over my face after my moisturizer. It soothed my skin. I woke up next morning and my redness finally went away. I used it 3 nights in a row and it worked better than anything I tried. I now use it anytime my skin feels irritated and it never breaks me out.
I use CO as an occlusive last step in my night time routine. I have had success on lashes and brows but it takes time.
I’m 57 and black castor oil has transformed my neck and chest area! I just slather it on at night and sometimes I add the Cerave lotion on top. Years back I tried it for my eyelashes but it was just irritating overall for my eyes!
Why black co ? I never saw it Thanks
I use castor oil under my eyes after my eye cream and it REALLY DOES make the lines diminished. I’m 56 and recently started using castor oil and after 4 days my skin has become so soft and the crepey skin is gone! I use it mixed with apricot kernel oil and slather on my skin at night.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a similar experience using CO under the eyes. I have a question, what ratio of apricot oil to castor oil do you use.
I use it after a shower at night as a Castrol oil packs close to my liver also my belly for open detox passways, also around my eyes that involves going to my brows, again for detox propurse, and neck for Thyroid. I just want to share that when I was little my grandmother gave me internally one table spoon every Saturday morning before the breakfast for de warming, also when my daughters were little and they were complaining about tommy discomfort I used to rub in their tommy with some massage. I always have been using it and have it at home always. I even had idea that Castrol oil went viral, but the point to use Castrol oil is to be consistent to have results on anything we use it. God bless you.
Has it helped hypothyroid?
I love it I use cold compressed organic hexane free in a brown glass bottle. Makes my skin and hair so soft I use it on my lashes and eyes too. I mix it with grape seed oil and argon oil
@paganSkye what brand do you use?
Great tips, as usual! I am an RN planning to take laser cert courses this summer and as I get closer to 50, I am way more invested in anti-aging as I see changes coming on way too soon for my liking haha.. anyhoo, I started using caster oil on some areas of my brows that I’ve noticed sparseness, and in the short duration, I have seen some pretty shocking results. A little filling in, after only a few weeks of sporadic use, and I’m needing to pluck when that hasn’t been a problem in years. Great use and so economical.
Castor oil is amazing for skin. I mixt it with 100 times washed ghee ( shata dhauta ghrita ) in proportion of 70% ghee and 30% castor oil plus 10-15 drops of frankincense essential oil and use to spread all over my body. Is amazing how smooth and hydrated your skin becomes. And for my surprise the spider veins on my legs started to fade away. I don’t know if they will disappear entirely but I will see. The inconvenient is that not having any preservatives in you should keep it in the fridge but melts quickly on the skin.
📝😍 Thanks for sharing your recipe. Ghee I usually always have at home and keep it in the fridge (as one of the ingredients to make my keto coffee). At home I always have organic castor oil, ghee, and organic frankincense essential oil but I have never heard of 100 times washed ghee, so I will check and see if I can find it. Thanks. ❤
100 times washed ghee is easy to make. Take a certain amount of ghee, warm it up to melt and with a hand mixer stir after adding every time purified water and discard it after every 1 minute of mixing. To be honest I never mixt and discard the water 100 times. The most I mixed was 25 times. First additions of water will mix with the melted ghee and there will not be left water in the ghee to be thrown away. But after 2-3 times the ghee will start to curdle and water will separate. After that you can deposit the washed ghee in the fridge . You don’t need to prepare the whole quantity at once. Usually I prepare 100 grams that meaning is 70 g washed ghee plus 30 g castor oil and essential oil.. Try it. You will not regret.@@luv2travel2000
I put Castrol oil on my hair line, massage and let it overnight. In the morning I add garlic oil. Garlic oil. It's an antibacterial or microbial that helps to break down the thickness of the castor oil. And it's easier to wash
Isn't Castrol what they put in cars?
So interesting and you're right. So hyped. When I first started using the oil cleansing method, I mixed organic castor oil and almond oil in the palm of my hand and used it. I moved on to oil cleansers and oil based balms, probably because we have to buy PRODUCTS or die, right? I think when I finish my current cleansing oil I'll go back to the basics for awhile just for fun. Thanks for compiling the results.
I have recently been hyped on the castor oil bandwagon. I heard some say it can be good for pain. I have been slathering on the back of my neck and shoulders and my lower back and I HAVE noticed my pain reduced a lot. I don't use castor oil on my eyebrows but I have been using Rosemary oil on my brows and I can attest that this DOES work. I know for a fact because I'm 70 and the entire lower area under my brow was plucked clean and didn't grow back in, until I started using the Oregano oil. :)
Which brand of oregano oil do you use for your brows ?
@@lavish_1717 I'm so sorry! It's not Oregano Oil, it's Rosemary Oil. You can look up that oil online for some results studies, it works almost like Rogain in a sense. I bought the brand Lotus Aroma from the pharmacy.
@@lavish_1717 I edited my comment :)
rosemary or oregano oil? 🤔
@@SweetTinglesASMR11 Rosemary Oil
I've been using mine for about a month. I got it from Amazon, it's organic, cold pressed, no hexane and in a brown glass bottle. I put a drop of it on my moisturizer when I apply to my face and I love it. I see a difference and I have noticed that I'm plucking my eyebrows more frequently . So I can vouch that it does work. I haven't tried it on my lashes. For reference I'm latin, 45 ,olive tone , combination skin .
Do you use with moisturizer prior makeup/sunscreen? Or using at night only?
Prior to make up,AM and PM, I dont use foundation only blush . I only apply it on my eye brows at night time
It worked on my eyebrows. They're thicker. I recommended it to someone to help with their thin hair and when I saw them a month later they were showing me how much longer their hair grew and how much thicker it was.
That’s so wonderful!
@penn for your hair. Mix it with a bit of coconut oil and warm it slightly. You can even mix that into your conditioner and warm it. It makes it a lot easier to get it on the scalp and spread it.
Rub castor oil between hands to warm it, which makes it easier to spread
I originally got it for lashes and didn’t yet use it for my lashes. However, I use it for lumps bumps and pain. Heard some folks get rid of cysts and bumps by castor oil. Heard that women put it on breasts for benign lumps.
I had a deep gash on my elbow from an accident that left a pretty bad scar. At night I mixed a few drops of castor oil with Eucerin Intensive Repair Balm and rubbed it into my skin. The scar almost completely disappeard. I've also had a little brow growth from applying it.
You can actually use castor oil drops in the eyes. It will get rid of soft cataracts, if they’re newer. I dissolved the ones in my dogs eye. Took about 6 months. I use it for severe dry eye and works better than anything else made for eyes on the market! It’s safe. My medicine cabinet will never be without. Sometimes, natural, been around forever products, really are a better choice!
Me too! Use it in my eyes every night. It saved my eyesight!!
@@mls3555in what way did it save your eyesight? Like, what did it do exactly? ❤
Wow! That is so interesting. Thanks for sharing!
@Faith Certain brands cause the eyes to burn, so you have to be very cautious about that. Not every brand of Castor Oil I would use for the eyes. But if you have USDA organic, hexane free, coldpressed, and in dark glass...that would be a good start. I do use it in my eyes (and in a separate glass dropper bottle for each family member) but I am also very careful to use a sterile technique.
Glad it is helping you! All the best. ❤
@@luv2travel2000 I completely agree. I use heritage store organic castor oil and recommend it to everyone I know. It’s reasonably priced and completely safe.
I mix about 1/2 t aloe vera gel with about 1/4 t castor oil in the palm of my hand, add a few drops of salycilic acid, one drop each of rosemary and lavendar essential oils and massage it well into my scalp - this amount does half of my head, so I repeat for the other half. I do it a couple of hours before washing my hair. I started it mostly to combat itchiness but also to help stimulate growth. I never have a problem with getting it to wash out or leaving a greasy feeling, but it has really helped the itchy scalp. I do have quite a lot of hair, so it is most likely helping there as well. At 67 years old, thinning hair can become a problem, so I want to keep ahead of that however possible!
Do the rosemary and lavender essential oils make a difference? Would this work without them? Thanks
Hi - both are supposed to help hair growth so that's why I include them. But I think it would work great without either or just one of the two as well. @@sherirobbins8714
I did read that it doesn’t have to be in glass bottle, just a dark bottle. Also if you pour & rice b between hands for a bit to warm it, it seems to lessen the thickness a bit and spread a little better. I mix it with a good olive oil for bigger areas like my legs. I love castor oil!
Castor is somewhat caustic & will leach micro plastics over time. Do you really trust what "they" say is ok??? Glass is truly safest & best
If you use it fast enough it shouldn't matter. And 'they' also applies to the ppl who say to keep it in a glass bottle lol@@mls3555
This oil is so potent that it absorbs all the chemicals from the plastic or anything harmful to you.... You need it in an amber glass bottle
I have finicky lips that get really dry and I live in Alaska. I have been using Alba Unpetroleum jelly on my lips morning and evening on my lips. First ingredient is Caster oil. Have kept it on hand for multiple usages for the last decade. Inexpensive too!
Love Alba Unpetroleum jelly. I use it to heal any skin irritations. I also use it to slug under my eyes. It makes the area very soft by the next morning. This is interesting that you mentioned the ingredient list. I used a 100% organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil in a dark glass bottle around my eyes and it irritated my eyes. I will try the Alba product on my eyebrows and see what happens! Thanks for mentioning this!
I am apparently one of very few people allergic to Aquaphor. My doctor told me to use Unpetrolatum instead -it worked beautifully and have used it ever since for all kinds of stuff!
Me too .......
I also use castor oil packs on my liver for detox. Great for perimenopausal women
Hi, what effects did you experience from CO?
Always appreciate your honesty and transparency with the products you mention (or don’t mention because you cannot verify
The best quality is Heritage Store organic cold pressed in dark glass bottle. I would not use it on the eye or in the eye. I think it could be used with jojoba and rosemary for a hair mask.
I wanted to add to my post that I’ve been using my hair growth oil along with collagen daily and have new hair growth. Something works so love this combination.
I am loving collagen…I take it every day and I have noticed improvements all over! For me especially my knees.
You are the first I have heard that has not raved about it. I personally have used it for months and have seen great improvements on my skin.
I used it on my face as an additive to my moisturizer to help my dry skin and I definitely noticed that more hair growth in lashes (mostly my lower) and brows. It wasn’t what I was interested in, but it was a nice bonus
Any facial hair growth?
I have been waiting for you to weigh in on castor oil. Thank you.
I use castor oil IN my eyes (1 drop each eye before bed)! I 1000% believe that it saved my eyesight & healed my problem.
I had severe MGD (dry eye) that caused corneal erosions- my lids would literally stick to my corneas & during REM sleep the movement would cause deep tears in my corneas. It was painful like being stabbed in the eye with a knife. An Indian eye doctor told me it's the #1 holistic recommendation for eye problems in India..
I noticed less pain & better eyesight from the 1st use!!
It MUST be organic hexane free & in a GLASS BOTTLE.
It is highly antibacterial & healing. Also prevents & heals most cataracts
I’m so happy for you!
What brand do you use?
About 4 weeks ago, I decided to jump in this band wagon. I put castor oil pretty much all over my face at night. That includes my eye brows and eye lashes. I also dab it onto some dark spots on my face and around my body. So far, I can say that my super dry and irritated eyes are NOT dry and irritated all day long. My eyes are very sensitive and I’ve had no issues with the castor oil. Also, my lashes are looking healthier. And no styes!!! But I’ve also added an eye warmer massager to the mix to help keep styes away. I’m happy with the results for now and will continue using it. Let’s see what happens after a few more months. Can’t expect miracles overnight.
Thank you for sharing!
What do you use for your warm eye massage? Thank you for sharing your experience!
@@CharlisDailyDiary Hi! Mine is called Warm Relax. Got it thru Amazon. They have other brands. It looks like a virtual game mask. It warms up and massages at the same time.
I started using castor oil a couple of weeks ago. I bought the "Queen of the Thrones" brand. I have been using it on my face and around the eyes and in my belly button/abdomen area. And also on my body and scalp. It definitely creates a laxative effect on the belly and acts very quickly. I have also noticed it makes the skin super soft. I am just wondering why we weren't using it before? I am looking forward to seeing if it helps with skin bumps on the body and hair growth. Time will tell.
That’s the brand I have now too!
That's the brand I use now (found at my local health food store). At first I was hesitant to use it on my lashes because of the picture on the bottle. 😂
There is no scientific data which states dermal absorption of castor oil will impact colonic activity.
That is also the brand i have. Does yours have a slight fry oil smell? It feels great on my skin, but having some difficulty getting past the odor.
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Why is that brand so $$$? Is it really that much better?
So much amazing information in the video and the comments! Thank you for this video Penny!
Another TH-camr stated hexane-free & oil pressed is the same thing. If it says cold pressed on the bottle, then it's hexane free. If it says hexane free, it's cold pressed. She explained that a lot of bottles don't state hexane free but if it's cold pressed you're good. The process of cold pressing removes the hexane in the process.
My sister has used it I noticed a great improvement in her skin
Love castor oil. It's such a versatile product. I also bought coconut oil to mix with body lotion for more hydration. Penn Smith, mam, gorgeous as always and another great video. Here in the mountains of East Tn we just received abt 3 to 6 inches of snow. Just abt closes everything! Lol. I'm abt to have cabin fever but a great time to do skincare!
Some bottles are UV resistant ie no need for a brown bottle. You can also wrap in aluminium foil or store the bottle it in an opaque container like a lunchbox.
I mix it with other oil but it on my roots but on a shower cap then a towel, and sleep in. Yes it's a hack to get it out the next morning but give it 3 mos. and you will see hair growing. I do it about every 3 months. I can say it's the only thing I have found that really works
I use it behind my ears to help lessen ear wax build up but I did get a pimple there. Not sure if the castor oil attributed to that. I love it for my eyebrows, it definitely helps them be less sparse!
I burned myself cooking. After dosing my hand in ice cubed water until the stinging stopped, I then noticed these blister’s starting to form. Cooking a lot so this isn’t my first experience burning myself. Anyway I was and have been using castor oil for a while. So I thought to myself instead of the aloe Vera, I am going to try the castor oil. I applied a lot . And kept applying more. I slept with it all night with a glove. The next morning I kid you not it was pretty much better. No blisters just a little bit of peeling. I was so happy 🎉 Usually, a burn like that would have been at least a week of healing. My skin is soft and feels amazing. I rather use this they any over the counter creams that have so many chemicals. For skin care I mix half of jar of castor oil with the other half of emu oil . Which if you folks don’t know about that oil , then you should check it out. Now it just glides on so smoothly. it is also supposed to help deliver whatever you mix it with into the skin. So I use it with my retinoids as they tend to be drying and I noticed using the castor oil helps keep my face moist. I wear it to bed and in the morning my face looks less drying and the wrinkles are less noticeable
Thank you!!
Castor oil is an oil I often use for my hair. On some occasions I also used it on my eyelashes but, unfortunately, although it worked very well, it gave me eye problems so I had to stop using it. I've never used it in double cleansing.. I should try it. Sometimes I used it as a nourishing compress on the skin of my face and I found it fabulous
I use all Drmtlgy products because of you. They are so amazing and have changed my skin. Your tips and tricks are just fabulous. I have learned so much from you. ❤️❤️
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Thank you!
You made my day! I’m so happy to be helpful 🩷🩷🩷!
So far I only started using it on my lashes and it’s been INCREDIBLE. My lashes started touching my eyebrows when I apply mascara!
How can you put it on your lashes without getting it in your eyes?
I had been seeing so much on the 'net re castor oil (not a new ingredient for skin care considering Cleopatra purportedly used it!) I decided to try it for 2 ganglion - one is in the middle of my palm and the other is on the bottom of my feet in the arch). The last one I had was on my wrist and the doctor removed it with a long needle that didn't put a smile on my face. I've been putting it on a cotton pad taped to the area overnight and with a bit also applying some to a bump that appeared a while ago on my lip. Within 2 weeks both the bump on my lip and the ganglion have softened and shrunk! I think it's not as fast as a trip to the doc but certainly not as traumatizing. I'll keep it up for at least 3 months and my point is that if it can do THAT, what else can this amazing stuff do?! I think everyone needs to try it with something that's bothering them (a mole, discolouration, etc) and see what happens! Thank you Penny for another great video. I've tried the Avene for lips and I found actually the Uriage one much better - it has Cicalfate also but goes on much nicer and is slightly less expensive.
Thank you for the Uriage tip!! I’m looking that up!
I am using it from 3 days clearly see the difference
Plump skin
No new acne
Had alot of tiny bumps on my whole face
Now only few left.
OMG! So glad you did a video on this!! It works for me! Certain brands are better than others. I even add a little to my once-a-week deep conditioning treatment and then shampoo out. It works on eyebrows for sure and under the eye for inflammation/puffiness. I don't like it on my eye lashes, as it gets in my eyes & irritates them.
I’m going to try mixing it in to a deep conditioner….then shampooing out. Love it
@JenM Do you apply castor oil under for eyes in the morning or at bedtime to get rid of undereye puffiness? My eye bag is under one eye.
None of the products I have tried in the past 4 years have worked for me (except the old product I used to use but they no longer make).
I'm telling ya it works like a charm! I also wrap my hair up with a warm wet towel afterwards to help it absorb .... then I follow up with the Redken Volume injection shampoo & conditioner.... :)
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Sorta off topic, but still an oil. I tried castor oil about 4 years ago and didn’t care for it, I love the video you did on Vitamin K! This is what I bought after your video and love it. It is by Dr. Ceuracle. PLC Vitamin K Liposome Oil Ampoule. You have to shake it because it is liposomal. I only use on nights with Tretinoin (5 nights a week). Per you recommendation. I put about 3 drops and mix with my moisturizer. Have a nice weekend! Thanks for your research!
I have been using it on the face .. my body. My skin is really smooth and moisturised. I did notice my eyebrows thickening, which is great, as i have been trying to get them thickened for a while
Been wondering when you would do a vid on this fantastic oil Penn😛 So my experience using Castor Oil has far surpassed any expectations I actually had! Started using it on my sparse greying eyebrows then started to do my eyelashes and the results have been fantastic for darkening/thickening my eyebrows🥳 Eyelashes have grown and darkened a bit too and they are so soft🙌🏻 However, I am totally stunned that it has practically cleared my DRY EYE🥳🥳 My eyes started constantly running 7yrs ago with PeriMenopause but this oil has basically stopped it🤷🏼♀️ I also have an Astigmatism with floaters and this has improved so much that I honestly cannot believe it🤷🏼♀️ Also helps massively with scarring and cuts! Just love Castor Oil tbh🙌🏻🤣 Anyways thank you for another fabby vid💞💞 xx
Thank you so much Penn, fantastic information as always 👏 loving it!
Wouldn't it be great to ask your community members about their personal experiences with hormon therapy ( menopause ) just a thought, that would give super interesting insight . 😘💞
Barbara O'neill has wonderful videos on castor oil .. highly recommend. Castor oil is shipped in very large plastic barrels then distributed to individual companies who choose glass or plastic. castor oil in plastic is safe because by nature it does not absorb. AND as long as it says organic or expeller pressed it is truly hexane free !!
Awesome, thank you!
Barbara O'Neill (from Australia) is great. Love her videos. Have learned so much from her.
Years ago I completely healed badly sunburned cheeks with castor oil. I was wearing sunglasses I applied castor oil several times the first day each time the oil was absorbed. So, probably 3-5 times and coated my cheeks heavily before bed. The next morning I was amazed when I looked in the mirror! The sunburn had faded DRASTICALLY! I could barely tell my cheeks had even burned! I continued application for 2 additional days and nights to give my skin what it needed.. I use “Home Health” brand of Castor Oil from Amazon, which was recommended in a 32 oz plastic bottle and is organic, cold pressed, non-GMO verified, 100% solvent free, has no synthetic ingredients and is hexane free and vegan. I researched and found that castor oil is the #1 choice for a sunburn, which I didn’t know? I didn’t know CO had so many “anti” everything and incredibly beneficial factors! I know now! Better late than never! I need research slugging and learn more about it? You will find one bottle with our OTC meds and one next to my facial cleanser and toner. We will never be without it in our home. Great video, thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
Removed a big ugly harmless mole on my head I had it checked by a skin doctor who told me it was harmful but it annoyed me so I used castor oil mixed with baking powder after 7 weeks it’s completely gone! My eye lashes is longer but also gone very dark, I had a few corns on my eyes they have also gone completely 🎉🎉
Good afternoon 🌞 Thank you so much
Enjoy your journey in life and keep spreading your sunshine..
Thank you! You too!
You look younger now then before. U are beautiful.
Thanks for great video...I will say that a little goes a long way on my eyelashes and brows..I'm having issue with losing my brows after using Vit A...I will say what ever you like a few drop of this oil seems to help absorb it better. I like the ordinary Vit C- L Ascorbic Acid 23% suspension but would get stinging and red but I added a few drops of C Oil and it absorbs in and no stinging. More than any other oil I have tried Castor Oil seems to help with hydration on face nails lips and knees and elbows..I really enjoy it..
I have glaucoma & have used the eye drops that have prostaglandin for years & never got the benefit of long lashes. After many years of use, I am noticing a bit of under eye darkness. It’s not much, but I notice it.
Yes really waiting for this video perticularly... & I got my answer tysm dear..I love Grande lash & brow serum worked for me amazingly 😊❤
I take a drop of castor oil and a teaspoonful of aloe vera juice mix it on the palm of my hand and immediately apply all over my face to do my first cleanse... For the past 1 year. It is hydrating and effective in cleansing my dry sensitive skin.
Regular hair root application has ALWAYS boosted my hair growth!
One of my eyebrows were cut off while threading... I applied castor oil for 3 weeks and yes I grew my eyebrow back! It is now exactly how it was before threading itm
It works grrrreat on the skin and keeps it supple. ❤😘✌️
Love this!
Thank you for all of your research and continuing education. I’ll follow your recommendations for sure!
A friend of mine who had this skin fungus that made her have huge areas of bright red scaly area"s and brown spots. They are totally gone now.
Thanks Penn. *TIP* for washing castor oil from hair: use conditioner first to rinse it out, then shampoo and condition your hair.
Over 50 years ago my grandmother told me that she had read somewhere that putting castor oil on your eyelashes keeps them long and helps them to grow. She suggested I start putting it on my eyelashes. I was not consistent c about it. Castor oil is not a new thing. Slugging isn't either. Decades ago, I read that Doris Day would slather her body in Vaseline, put on flannel pajamas and go to sleep in it to keep her skin supple and soft.
No it’s not a new thing, at all. However it’s a big “trend” right now, all the rage, hyped up. 😊
This is very interesting, thank you! You are always on the cutting edge.
Thanks for watching!
It is highly possible your surveyers that did NOT experience the amazing results of castor oil due to the simple fact they could have easily been using the less expensive castor oil that comes in a plastic or clear bottle, not cold press nor free hexen. Those are most important notes to follow when trying to obtain true castor oil benefits. Don't waste your money on the $10 plastic bottles of castor oil buy the real deal you'll thank me later! 💖
For people where castor oil didn't work, could it have been the brand?
I would say that the brand/quality has a big part to play but I also wonder how consistent they were and for what period of time they used it? Skin cell turnover, from memory, on a healthy young person is approximately 30 days and the older we get the longer it takes for each cycle. So personally whilst I’m new to looking into castor oil I’m not going to put much stock in what anyone says if they haven’t been consistently using it for at least 3 months and those reviews are few and far between but the couple that I have found have reportedly seen great results.
I’m from Australia so my next step will be to look for a quality and affordable brand that is readily available here.
So if by some very slim chance any fellow Aussie’s are reading this and can make a recommendation that would be awesome!!
Excellent info! Looking forward to trying castor oil. Who knew it could do so many things? 🌸
I be been using on my sore knees n ankles n it does stop the aches. On my face it’s another story it’s only been 10 days n have not seen any changes but it’s early yet, I take side photos of my face and arms to see any changes weekly. improvements not noticeable yet😊
I will say it's the only thi thing that has helped my lips. I'm 53 years old. I smoked from the time I was 15 to 40 drink through a straw, etc. I use a derma roller a 0.25 every other night and then apply castor oil and my lips look like I'm 25 years old. It's the only thing that has worked and I've tried everything else. You should just tested. I followed you for years
I really like it. I dont use other skincare anymore.
Thanks for the great video. You're such a gorgeous woman, but I think the dark lower liner on you is unnecessary...if you really want to lower line maybe use a much lighter pencil color. ❤
I live most cold pressed organic oils and use them in many herbal infused mixtures, hair and body/face care. I make a hair growth oil with herbs and castor oil in the mixture with Neem oil, argan oil, etc. I will note that castor oil is very thick so any product you use containing castor oil probably should t be kept on for more than 24 hours. It can clog pores so be careful on scalp. Other than that it’s a wonderful very long time used oil. Love it in anything.
I love not live. lol.
The jury is still out as far as eyebrows growth, but I put it around my eyes (lightly), at night, and I really love the effects when I wake up. I would not put it on my lashes since I fear eye problems that I previously had.
❤👍😍 Love this video Penny!
Have used organic, hexane free, cold pressed in a dark glass bottle for years when I make a castor oil pack. Looking forward to adding it to my skin care routine! Thank you. ❤😍
If people have used castor oil around the eye area and had problems I'm guessing it is because they haven't ticked all 4 boxes of: organic, hexane free, cold pressed/expeller pressed and in dark glass.
😍 Thank you for this excellent video! ❤
Mine ticked all the boxes you listed, but still bothered my eyes. And that was even using it on my eyebrows and not my eyelashes.
@@dianegreiner4054Which country was it from?
I have used castor oil for about 8 months. I very much like it. I do find it has helped my under eye area with dryness and possibly some puffiness. However, when I apply it on my eczema flares, it burns.
My lashes and brows definitely grew thicker but I mainly like it as a moisturizer.
I use equal parts shampoo and CO to wash my hair, leave in while I shower then rinse well and my hair feels great.
I use it as full body moisturizer, even top of my feet.
Rajani mask does not emit heat which is the driver of melasma. And he also explains. Can you please revisit that?
Forgive me if this is a stupid question but if castor oil has the potential to increase hair growth in lashes, brows and head, is there the potential for increased facial hair?
Not a stupid question!
So the majority of the hair on our body is different than the hair on our head. On our head (scalp) the hair is terminal hair- it can grow long. On our body (mostly) it is vellus hair- vellus hair is peach fuzz (ish) and there to protect us and regulate heat. It doesn’t grow long.
We are born with it everywhere and during hormonal changes (puberty) it changes to terminal hair in some areas of the body.
The hair on our face (as women) should not do that (and when it does it’s usually a sign of something like hormonal changes or medical issue). Brows, lashes and hair on our head can.
I hope this makes sense 🩷
@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Yes, that does make sense... thank you for taking the time to explain
I mystified by this sudden fascination with using pure plant oils as skincare; Oil du jour being Castor oil.
Although plant oils offer many benefits for the skin, using just oils directly on the skin on a regular basis may not be a great idea. The differences in lipid ratios (when they do not match the skin's composition), can potentially disrupt the skin barrier, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), irritation, and sensitivity.
Using well formulated skincare products that contain the right balance of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to mimic the skin's natural lipid matrix will restore and promote proper barrier function. Many such products include plant oils to take advantage of the benefits without undermining the barrier.
There is much published literatureature on this which is why I don’t understand how it’s suddenly all been forgotten.
Because most of those creams are expensive and don’t work JM
I unfortunately didn't have great luck with caster oil for lashes or scalp. I love the DRMTLGY CEF. I'll have to keep an eye on my INCI lists to see if caster oil is listed. :)
I am not surprised that there are no studies. There is no money in it. It’s inexpensive and readily available.
Wow ! You're talking about it too! Okay whats going on with this new craze... However its working for me big time....
May I ask what does it do for you? 🙏🏼☺️
Using castor oil as a laxative is a very old treatment. At least 100 years old. It's also much gentler than modern chemical laxatives!
Castor oil is thick so i heard that it must be thinned with others natural oils like : coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil.. shea butter is an option as will
The internal use of castor oil will be far more efficient and so far more important than the external use. For in this manner you will not only be able to excrete all the waste from your intestines but further all the toxins deposed in your body via the liver too. So you should take regularly early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil and you will be astonished upon the effects!
It’s in the new Rabanne Soul Kiss balm I got I love it especially the color!!!!
i love to apply my vitamine c Am and caster oil over wait for 5-10 minues than apply the rest of my AM skin care. my skin stays hydrated trough the day