Castor oil for wrinkles

Dr. Pilyulkin in the fairy tale about Dunno treated everything with castor oil – from colds to bruises. And in the 50s, when this book was written, many real, not fictional, doctors did the same! What is she really capable of? Will, for example, castor oil for the face help with wrinkles?

Does castor oil help with wrinkles?

An interesting fact: castor oil is obtained from the castor bean, a very toxic, dangerous plant whose seeds contain the poison ricin. It is five times more dangerous than potassium cyanide and even in small doses has the ability to cause fatal poisoning. Fortunately, during the production of oil, the seeds are processed in a special way, and most of the toxins die. And castor oil itself is often heavily diluted with sunflower and sesame oil: in the vials that we buy, it is a maximum of 10%.

Castor oil smells terrible – everyone who has ever used it (or Vishnevsky’s ointment, which also includes castor oil) knows about this. But many are ready to endure this inconvenience “for the sake of health”: castor oil is still believed to help with digestive problems and a host of other problems, that it improves the quality and growth of hair, and is a super face remedy for wrinkles. Are these expectations justified?

To a certain extent, yes. True, the “healing” properties of the oil are due precisely to the action of the toxin. When we apply castor oil to the skin (whether on the face or scalp), ricin causes local irritation and increased blood circulation, which in turn activates the regeneration processes in men and women. “And thanks to the fact that castor oil contains beneficial fatty acids and vitamin E,” says dermatologist, trichologist Maria Nevskaya, is a means:

  • protects the skin from aggressive environmental factors;

  • slows the aging process;

  • prevents moisture loss;

  • helps to keep it in the epidermis;

  • supports the processes of renewal and regeneration in the skin;

  • works against wrinkles and gives excellent results.

Castor oil is obtained from castor bean, a very toxic and dangerous plant.

How to choose castor oil

This is an inexpensive product, and it is extremely rare to be counterfeited. But still, it is important that the date and place of manufacture, expiration date, batch number, weight and barcode are indicated on the bottle – so you make sure that the oil is factory-made, not handicraft. In our market, castor oil from India, Brazil and China is most often found – it is not bad, and if there is no allergy, using castor oil for a face for wrinkles will definitely not hurt.

How to use castor oil for wrinkles at home

In its pure form, straight from the vial, it is never used. Most often, castor oil is added drop by drop to homemade masks, which are believed to help get rid of small wrinkles. Do castor oil masks help with deep or mimic wrinkles? We doubt. If you managed to defeat them this way, write in the comments. In the meantime, a few recipes for masks with castor oil for wrinkles.

Before using a castor oil face mask, test a small amount on your wrist or elbow. If after 10 minutes there is no irritation or allergic reaction, you can use the mask on your face.

Anti wrinkle mask with castor oil

The use of these face masks for wrinkles with castor oil at home is fully justified.

With green coffee

Ingredients:

  • 5 drops of castor oil;

  • 3 drops of brewed green coffee.

How to prepare and use

  1. Ingredients to mix.

  2. Apply the mixture with a sponge on wrinkles (you can also use it on the area around the eyes).

  3. Wash off with warm water after 10 minutes.

With oatmeal

Ingredients:
  • 40 g of oatmeal boiled in milk;

  • 40 ml castor oil;

  • 40 ml of honey.

How to prepare and use

  1. Ingredients to mix.

  2. Apply the mask on the face (can also be used on the area around the eyes).

  3. Wash off with warm water after 20 minutes.

With vitamins

Ingredients:
  • 10 ml castor oil;

  • 0,5 tsp liquid vitamin E.

How to prepare and use

  1. Ingredients to mix.

  2. Apply the composition on the skin of the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.

  3. Wash off with warm water after 15-20 minutes.

In its pure form, from a vial, castor oil is not used – it is added drop by drop to your favorite cosmetics.

Overview of anti-wrinkle products with oils

Castor oil is extremely rarely added to cosmetics: we know only a few hair series from the Garnier brand, but we have not seen a line of facial skin products for wrinkles with castor oil. But we found plenty of effective creams and other cosmetic products with other vegetable oils. If you’ve tried them, please share your experience in the comments!

Day anti-aging cream “Age expert 55+”, L’Oréal Paris

Thanks to the active ingredient Vitalin and a complex of oils (coriander, macadamia, passion fruit, jojoba and apricot kernels), this cream nourishes and protects the skin from dryness, improves facial relief and helps smooth wrinkles.

Anti-aging night care cream Garnier Bio “Revitalizing Lavandin”, Garnier

Effectively works against wrinkles, perfectly moisturizes and nourishes even dry, sensitive skin. The main roles are hyaluronic acid, argan oil and jojoba oil, which resist all signs of aging. A separate plus is the ingredients that have organic certificates.

Night face cream “Active lifting 45+”, reducing wrinkles, Garnier

Plant cells of youth and sea buckthorn oil will take care of the youthfulness of the skin of the face and neck: they will help even out the tone, smooth and moisturize the epidermis, increase elasticity, strengthen contours, and prevent the formation of wrinkles.

Neovadiol Revitalizing Night Cream Menopause, Vichy

The cream is aimed at compensating for age-related skin changes associated with menopause. During this period, excessive dryness, lethargy, wrinkles are associated, among other things, with lipid deficiency. Not surprisingly, products for mature skin are rich in vegetable oils. Moreover, they are selected in such a way as to create the necessary balance of omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids. Rice Bran Oil, Shea Butter, Carthamus Oil, Limnantes Oil and Evening Primrose Oil combine to smooth, plump, and plump skin in this revitalizing, nourishing night cream.

Summary results

Briefly about the main thing.

Does Castor Oil Remove Wrinkles? 

It would be too bold and rather irresponsible to claim that any oil or cream can “remove” wrinkles. Reduce – yes, delay their appearance – yes. Dermatocosmetologist, trichologist Maria Nevskaya believes: “Due to the fact that castor oil contains healthy fatty acids and vitamin E, it slows down the aging process, prevents moisture loss, starts skin renewal processes and thereby prevents and fights wrinkles.”

How to use castor oil for wrinkles? 

You can prepare homemade masks – for example, with green coffee, oatmeal and vitamins. It is possible to use castor oil for the face and in its pure form. And you can add a drop to anti-wrinkle cosmetics – but first you have to check if you are allergic to castor oil and how comfortable the texture will be.

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