Over the years, castor oil has gained much fame in skin and hair care due to its science-approved properties.
Castor oil is a natural oil with a high content of essential fatty acids, proteins and vitamin E. All these nutrients make it an excellent natural remedy to stimulate hair growth, including that of the eyelashes and eyebrows. Today it is one of the most used products to show off longer eyelashes and thicker and more bushy eyebrows.
Now you know why castor oil is good for lashes, so you need to learn exactly how to use it.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
- Mascara brush: you can use an applicator that you no longer use.
- Castor oil: you can buy it in pharmacies or natural product stores. Look at the label, as the oil must be cold pressed or processed to be completely natural.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Clean your face well with water and facial gel to remove any remaining dirt.
- Clean the mascara applicator well until no trace of mascara remains.
- Dip the clean mascara brush into the castor oil and run it around the rim of the bottle to remove excess oil.
- Apply castor oil to your lashes in the same way you would apply mascara.
- You can run a piece of absorbent paper or a cotton ball through the lashes if you see that you have exceeded the amount of oil.
- Let the oil act on the eyelashes and eyebrows throughout the night and the next day, when you get up, wash your face with plenty of warm water.
- Repeat the treatment every day at night for best results.
This oil is also used in other homemade vegetable oils mixed with argan oil, jojoba oil or almond oil to make massage oils or body moisturizers that leave your skin spectacular.
Essential oil blend
Another method to lengthen the lashes and make them thicker and stronger is to prepare a mixture of essential oils and apply gently. preparation: 1 teaspoon of olive oil. ½ teaspoon of calendula essential oil. ½ teaspoon of rose essential oil. Mix and pour into an opaque container. Keep up to ten days in a cool place
How to use the essential oil blend
- Shake before use
- Take a small amount of the essential oil blend
- Gently massage into lashes with your eyes closed
- Leave on for about 30 minutes
- Then wash with mild soap and warm water
- Apply twice a day, in the morning and at night