Castor Oil Uses

Where to Buy Castor Oil: Local and Online

Kate Peterson — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:30:47 +0000

A lot of those who are beginning to recognize the benefits of castor oil to the body are now asking, “where to buy castor oil?” Since this is not a usual ingredient on the shopping list, at first it can be perplexing to think whether castor oil would be displayed in large groceries, or if they are found in local health stores. Castor oil is used for different purposes, and there are several stores who sell them depending on how it is used. Castor oil can be useful for the hair, ...

Castor Oil Acne Treatment: How To Use It

Kate Peterson — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:30:50 +0000

Castor oil acne treatment is something that most people are starting to consider because of how well it works and the fact that it is cheaper than most acne treatments available in the market. Castor oil is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid which is effective in killing microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi that causes infection on the face. Aside from eliminating harmful bacteria, the oil is also a natural emollient that can effectively trap moisture within the skin, reduce dehydration of the epidermis and keep the skin ...

Home Health Castor Oil: A Review

Kate Peterson — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:36:36 +0000

Home health castor oil is a product that is cold pressed and cold processed, giving out a pure emollient oil. Castor oil naturally penetrates the surface layers of the skin, helping to make the skin softer and suppler. The oil is also great to use for castor oil packs, which is simply a piece of cotton or wool flannel dipped in oil and wrapped in plastic. This pack is heated and is applied over certain body areas such as the abdomen or limbs to promote effective circulation.

One of the good things ...

Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Kate Peterson — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:36:33 +0000

Review: Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil is a brand of castor oil that boasts of being one of the best sources of 100% pure, dark brown and organic oil. The brand claims to have the best quality of castor oil since it is processed the traditional way. Compared to other brands, Sunny Isle roasts their beans longer, producing more ash content which is said to increase the potency of the oil.

This type of castor oil is most specifically indicated for the improvement of the condition of hair by allowing it ...

Heritage Store Castor Oil: A Product Review

Kate Peterson — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:36:14 +0000

Heritage Store Castor Oil is one of the castor oil products available in Amazon. It has received many customer reviews, making it clearly a preferred choice over other brands. This brand produces an organic castor oil of high quality and it has been tested to be free of solvents and chemicals which may be present in other types of castor oil. Plus, a certification has been made that the product is periodically tested by an independent laboratory, with results that show that the oil is found to be devoid of the ...

Now Foods Castor Oil: A Product Review

Kate Peterson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:35:58 +0000

Now Foods Castor Oil is one of the best selling brands of castor oil in Amazon.com. This brand gives 100% pure castor oil that is pressed from the seed of Ricinus communis and is almost odorless and tasteless. Castor oil itself has been praised for the many benefits that it can offer to the body, starting off with its ability to promote elimination of the bowels, treating unwanted constipation. The oil has since then been known for its ability to improve the condition of both the skin and hair.

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Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Kate Peterson — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:30:40 +0000

Review: Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil is one of the leading brands of castor oil for the hair. For over 17 years, the brand has been specializing in making natural skin, hair and body care products from Jamaica, the Caribbean and Africa. The most unique thing about their products is that they are not mass produced, rather, they are made the traditional way – by hand processing. This is done because it preserves the natural magnetism of their products in homage to their ancestors and elders who have passed ...

Castor Oil For Skin: Properties and Benefits

Kate Peterson — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:35:54 +0000

Using castor oil for skin problems and for repair of dry skin is becoming increasingly popular because of the oil’s emollient properties. It is also know as the best oil for skin problems. Castor oil has been used as a skin and hair cosmetic for thousands of years, starting from the Ancient Egyptians who believed that the product could improve the condition of their skin. Today, the oil is commonly used as an ingredient in many cosmetics such as skin creams and lip balms. It has also been given approval by ...

Hydrogenated Castor Oil: How It’s Made and Various Uses

Kate Peterson — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:53:16 +0000

Hydrogenated castor oil or HCO, is also known as castor wax. The reason why it is called a wax is because the oil turns into hard, brittle and insoluble material that surprisingly has a lot of benefits in the manufacture of different kinds of products.

How Hydrogenated Castor Oil Is Made

First of all, the castor oil is extracted from castor beans. Once the pure castor oil is obtained, hydrogen is added to it in the presence of a nickel catalyst. Because of the exposure to hydrogen, the castor oil becomes highly ...

Edgar Cayce: The Father of Castor Oil Packs

Kate Peterson — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:36:46 +0000

Edgar Cayce has been dubbed as “the sleeping prophet” and as the “father of holistic medicine”. Edgar Cayne got these nicknames because of his rare ability to be able to diagnose illnesses and prescribe medical treatments while in an unconscious state. He is probably one of the most documented psychics in the 20th century.

During his younger years, Edgar Cayce was reported to have been able to see and talk to his grandfather who had passed away. He was also said to have the capacity to speak to spirits and he had ...