Castor Oil Bali: For Eyes, Weight Loss & More! 

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Castor oil is a multi-purpose vegetable oil that has been used in alternative medicine for thousands of years. It has plenty of benefits and uses and is also one of our favorite carrier oils.

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Castor oil is derived from the beans of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) and was used as far back as the ancient Egyptians to treat a variety of issues such as constipation, eye irritation and even to induce labor. However, we now know that the seeds contain a toxic enzyme called ricin that is not safe for ingestion, even in the smallest doses. But don’t worry! Just like the Egyptians figured out, the heating process required to make the castor oil renders the ricin harmless, making castor oil completely safe!

So now let’s talk about some of our favorite benefits of castor oil!

Our Favorite 5 Castor Oil Benefits and Uses

• Castor oil for hair
• Castor oil for skin
• Castor oil for eyebrows and eyelashes 
• Castor oil for eyes
• Castor oil for weight loss

That’s right! You can use castor oil for all of that and more! 

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Castor Oil for Hair

As we mention in our article Castor Oil Benefits for Hair, castor oil contains vitamin E, antioxidants, other vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and ricinoleic acid that all work together to improve blood circulation, increase hair growth and promote a healthy scalp. Castor oil also has antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to combat infections, dryness and dandruff.

Top 4 Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair

• Hair Growth, Fighting Hair Loss and Thickening Hair
• Treating Dandruff and Dryness
• Reducing Split Ends
• Protecting from Damage and Improving Shine

Check out our post on Castor Oil for Hair if you’d like some more information about how to use castor oil for your hair.

Castor Oil for Skin

As we mentioned in our post on Castor Oil Therapy, castor oil will help fight against acne, moisturize your skin and assist with healing wounds. Because of its antibacterial and antimicrobial attributes, castor oil will also help fight off many of the common skin bacteria and infections you encounter on a day-to-day basis.

Castor oil can also be used as a castor oil pack, which involves soaking a piece of cloth or flannel in castor oil. Then you add a plastic wrap over it and a hot water bottle to heat the pack. Castor oil packs are typically used on the abdominal area and can help enhance circulation and detoxification of the organs.

For more information on using castor oil for the skin or castor oil packs, check out our post on Castor Oil Therapy.

Castor Oil for Eyebrows and Eyelashes

The ricinoleic acid and vitamin E in castor oil are thought to be very effective at strengthening and growing eyelashes. The process can take a few months, but the results are natural and chemical-free.  

Castor oil also has several natural components that help restore healthy eyebrows. The antioxidants and fatty acids contained in castor oil stimulate blood circulation in the skin, nourish follicles and stimulates hair growth.

For step-by-step instructions on how to use castor oil for your eyebrows and eyelashes, check out our post on Castor Oil for Eyes.

Castor Oil Benefits for Eyes

As we discuss at greater length in our article Castor Oil for Eyes, castor oil is perfectly safe. It contains a wide range of antioxidants and extremely healthy fatty acids. Castor oil also has antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties that make it safe and provide a variety of benefits. However, if using castor oil directly in the eye, it’s recommended to make sure you use a product made from the purest organic ingredients that is sterile and hexane-free. For anyone with a severe eye condition, wearing contacts or already using eye drops, DO NOT use any kind of castor oil in or near your eyes. It is also important to immediately stop using castor oil if you experience any redness or irritation.

With the warnings out of the way, here are some of the conditions castor oil can help with.

Castor Oil can be used to treat or help with the following:

• Dry, red, itchy or irritated eyes
• Conjuncitivits aka Pink Eye
• Allergies
• Cataracts
• Treat under-eye wrinkles & dark circles
• Eyelash growth
• Eyebrow growth 

For more details on how to use Castor Oil for Eyes, check out our recent article!

Using Castor Oil for Weight Loss

Lastly, in our recent article Castor Oil for Weight Loss, we talk about using castor oil for weight loss and several other related benefits such as the detoxification of the digestive system. You can use castor oil orally, topically and in the form of castor oil packs, depending on the desired outcome. For details on how exactly to use Castor Oil for Weight Loss, head on over to our latest post!

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In our next posts in the Bali Beauty Benefits Series, we’ll be discussing Essential Oil: Bali Beauty Benefits, Jojoba Oil: Bali Beauty Benefits and Argan Oil: Bali Beauty Benefits. Check them out for more tips and great natural skin care ingredients!