Use Organic Castor Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia topically to create a healthy skin barrier. One of the most common uses of castor oil is in a topical castor oil pack. This is achieved by soaking a piece of flannel with castor oil and laying it on the abdomen or the affected area. Castor (Ricinus communis) oil is great for skin care, hair care and massage, and is commonly found in products like soaps and lotions. Aura Cacia Organic Castor Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the tropical castor plant. Organic castor oil contains ricinoleic acid and essential fatty acids known for moisturizing the skin and maintaining balance. [OIL]
Contains:
Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil.
Important Information:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Dosage
For topical uses, apply a few drops or organic castor oil onto the desired area, and massage into your skin.
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Aura Cacia Organic Castor Oil comes from India which has been the largest producer of castor oil for many years. The oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the tropical castor plant. Often called beans, the seeds are harvested annually, heated, then pressed to produce the oil. Castor (Ricinus communis) is a strong cleansing oil that’s especially effective in targeted skincare, hair care, and scalp care applications. It is known for preserving moisture while its fatty acids leave the skin feeling nourished. It’s not surprising that this oil has found recent popularity in oil cleansing methods for skincare. Castor oil does well when paired with less viscous oils as it can feel heavy to many skin types. If used as a daily moisturizer, blending with other oils is recommended.
CASTOR OIL
Once a folk medicine, castor oil is now a common treatment for
constipation, both internally and in topical castor oil packs …
The oil extracted from the castor bean (Ricinus communis) has long been used both by the food industry and as medicine. In traditional folk medicine castor oil was most commonly used to help ease constipation, and even to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning. It has also been used for skin disorders, such as: burns, sunburns, cuts, and abrasions. Another common use for castor oil is as a rub or pack for a wide variety of complaints, such as: headaches, muscle pain, inflammatory conditions, and abdominal complaints.
Castor Oil Pack
One of the most common uses of castor oil is in a topical castor oil pack. This is achieved by soaking a piece of flannel with castor oil and laying it on the abdomen or the affected area. This is covered with plastic and then a heat source such as a hot water bottle or heating pad is applied to warm the area and allow the castor oil to soak in. This treatment is commonly used for stagnation conditions in the abdomen, such as liver toxicity, and constipation. If going through all the preparations of a full castor oil pack is more work than you are willing to do at the moment, many people will opt instead for a castor oil rub. This involves simply rubbing castor oil into the abdomen using gentle clockwise circles to promote proper digestive motion. Your hands and the gentle friction will slightly heat the oil naturally, and the motion promotes GI motility. Either of these topical treatments is often the first-way castor oil is used to treat constipation as it is a more gentle treatment than ingesting the oil directly. When using castor oil topically, be sure to wear old clothing to cover those areas afterward, as castor oil easily oil stains fabrics.
Laxative
One of the original uses of castor oil was ingestion in order to ease constipation and promote healthy bowel function. This should be used with caution as castor oil can quickly cause
diarrhea, which can result in dehydration and nutrient loss.
Inducing Labour
Because castor oil is an effective stimulant to the bowels, it has been theorized to also stimulate the uterus and cause contractions that can help speed labour. The research into this has been inconclusive, and further research is required. One study found that a single dose of 60ml of castor oil initiated labour in at least half of full-term women in a 24hr period. It can also stimulate the initiation of labour in women whose water has broken, but whose labour has not yet progressed. This showed a reduction in women requiring a Cesarean section. This is a treatment that is commonly used by midwives around the world to promote healthy labour in stalled situations.
Skin Conditions
Castor oil can be used topically on the abdomen in a castor oil pack to help with skin conditions such as eczema and acne. It can also be directly applied to skin conditions to help with burns, cuts, abrasions,
dermatitis, and acne. Derivatives of castor oil are also commonly used in skincare products like lotions, creams, and
lip balm.
How Can I Use Castor Oil?
The dose of castor oil depends on the size and weight of the person taking it. Full-term pregnant women can take 60ml to induce labour. As a laxative, it is best to start with a smaller dose and repeat every few hours until desired results are achieved in order to avoid diarrhea. Castor oil packs (or rubs) are another popular way to use castor oil and can treat a variety of abdominal conditions, and can help with detoxification.
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Aura Cacia Organic Castor Oil comes from India which has been the largest producer of castor oil for many years. The oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the tropical castor plant. Often called beans, the seeds are harvested annually, heated, then pressed to produce the oil. Castor (Ricinus communis) is a strong cleansing oil that’s especially effective in targeted skincare, hair care, and scalp care applications. It is known for preserving moisture while its fatty acids leave the skin feeling nourished. It’s not surprising that this oil has found recent popularity in oil cleansing methods for skincare. Castor oil does well when paired with less viscous oils as it can feel heavy to many skin types. If used as a daily moisturizer, blending with other oils is recommended.
CASTOR OIL
Once a folk medicine, castor oil is now a common treatment for
constipation, both internally and in topical castor oil packs …
The oil extracted from the castor bean (Ricinus communis) has long been used both by the food industry and as medicine. In traditional folk medicine castor oil was most commonly used to help ease constipation, and even to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning. It has also been used for skin disorders, such as: burns, sunburns, cuts, and abrasions. Another common use for castor oil is as a rub or pack for a wide variety of complaints, such as: headaches, muscle pain, inflammatory conditions, and abdominal complaints.
Castor Oil Pack
One of the most common uses of castor oil is in a topical castor oil pack. This is achieved by soaking a piece of flannel with castor oil and laying it on the abdomen or the affected area. This is covered with plastic and then a heat source such as a hot water bottle or heating pad is applied to warm the area and allow the castor oil to soak in. This treatment is commonly used for stagnation conditions in the abdomen, such as liver toxicity, and constipation. If going through all the preparations of a full castor oil pack is more work than you are willing to do at the moment, many people will opt instead for a castor oil rub. This involves simply rubbing castor oil into the abdomen using gentle clockwise circles to promote proper digestive motion. Your hands and the gentle friction will slightly heat the oil naturally, and the motion promotes GI motility. Either of these topical treatments is often the first-way castor oil is used to treat constipation as it is a more gentle treatment than ingesting the oil directly. When using castor oil topically, be sure to wear old clothing to cover those areas afterward, as castor oil easily oil stains fabrics.
Laxative
One of the original uses of castor oil was ingestion in order to ease constipation and promote healthy bowel function. This should be used with caution as castor oil can quickly cause
diarrhea, which can result in dehydration and nutrient loss.
Inducing Labour
Because castor oil is an effective stimulant to the bowels, it has been theorized to also stimulate the uterus and cause contractions that can help speed labour. The research into this has been inconclusive, and further research is required. One study found that a single dose of 60ml of castor oil initiated labour in at least half of full-term women in a 24hr period. It can also stimulate the initiation of labour in women whose water has broken, but whose labour has not yet progressed. This showed a reduction in women requiring a Cesarean section. This is a treatment that is commonly used by midwives around the world to promote healthy labour in stalled situations.
Skin Conditions
Castor oil can be used topically on the abdomen in a castor oil pack to help with skin conditions such as eczema and acne. It can also be directly applied to skin conditions to help with burns, cuts, abrasions,
dermatitis, and acne. Derivatives of castor oil are also commonly used in skincare products like lotions, creams, and
lip balm.
How Can I Use Castor Oil?
The dose of castor oil depends on the size and weight of the person taking it. Full-term pregnant women can take 60ml to induce labour. As a laxative, it is best to start with a smaller dose and repeat every few hours until desired results are achieved in order to avoid diarrhea. Castor oil packs (or rubs) are another popular way to use castor oil and can treat a variety of abdominal conditions, and can help with detoxification.
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