What is castor oil?
Castor oil, also known as miracle oil, is extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. This plant grows mainly in tropical regions such as India and Africa. The oil is known for its thick, viscous texture and has a long history of use in both medicine and the beauty industry. Castor oil contains a high level of ricinoleic acid, which contributes to its many benefits for hair and (head) skin.
The effects of castor oil for hair (growth) and scalp
Castor oil works in several ways to improve your hair and scalp. First, the oil moisturises the scalp and reduces dry patches and flakes. This can help reduce dandruff and other scalp problems. In addition, the oil stimulates blood circulation to the hair follicles, so castor oil can promote hair growth. It acts as a natural conditioner that nourishes, strengthens and adds shine to the hair. Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, it also helps fight infections that can cause hair loss.
Castor oil for eyelashes and eyebrows
Castor oil is also very effective for the strength and growth of your eyelashes and eyebrows. Its ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid, keeps hairs supple and reduces the chances of wear and tear. Fatty acids are essential for healthy hair and scalp as they provide hydration, nutrition and protection. They form a protective layer around hair fibres, promote healthy hair growth through improved blood circulation, regulate sebum production, and have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce irritation and inflammation. As a result, fatty acids help prevent dryness, dandruff, and hair loss, and contribute to strong and shiny hair.
It is best to apply the oil in the evening along the upper lash line or over your eyebrows, so that it can take effect throughout the night.
The benefits of castor oil
Using castor oil for your hair offers numerous benefits for hair and scalp:
- Hydrates and nourishes: The oil penetrates deep into the hair fibres and scalp, leaving your hair hydrated and nourished. This ensures softer, shinier hair and prevents dryness and brittleness.
- Strengthens hair: By improving hair structure, castor oil helps reduce hair breakage and split ends. The fatty acids in the oil act as a protective layer, making your hair stronger and more elastic.
- Reduce dandruff: Its antibacterial and antifungal properties help fight dandruff and promote a healthy scalp. This can reduce itching and irritation and provides a clean, healthy foundation for hair growth.
- Protection: Castor oil protects your hair from external damage, such as pollution and UV rays, thanks to the antioxidants it contains.
Our products with castor oil
Castor oil is incorporated as a conditioning ingredient in some of our hair growth products to help you achieve healthy and radiant hair. The Neofollics Beard Growth Serum contains castor oil and is specially formulated to stimulate beard growth. This serum nourishes the hair follicles and creates a fuller, healthier beard.
The Neofollics Hair Growth Stimulating Beard Serum is one of the most advanced and powerful beard growth serums on the market. The scientifically proven ingredients make the beard hair grow faster and give the non-activated or weakened hair follicles an extra stimulus.
The Neofollics Beard Serum contains a high concentration of 12 proven active ingredients, combined in the Neoxyl hair growth complex
In addition, we carry the Panthrix Hair Growth Activator, a lotion that activates and strengthens hair growth thanks to Redensyl, an active ingredient with two patented molecules known for their ability to restore inactive hair cells. The product also contains castor oil, which helps to care for hair and scalp.
The Panthrix Hair Growth Serum promotes natural hair growth due to Redensyl, an active ingredient with two patented molecules that has been recognized for its ability to restore inactive hair cells.
Both products are ideal for anyone looking for natural ways to improve their hair and beard growth.
