What is Castor Oil?
Castor oil (arandi ka tel) is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives it its unusually thick texture. Cold-pressed castor oil is pale yellow and almost odourless.
What does Castor Oil do for hair?
- Coats strands for a fuller, thicker look
- Helps reduce breakage and split ends
- Popular for brows and beards
- Locks in moisture on dry ends
What does the research say?
There is little direct evidence that castor oil makes hair grow faster. Its benefit is mostly cosmetic: it coats and conditions the hair, making it look and feel thicker.
How do you use Castor Oil on hair?
- Mix 1 part castor oil with 2–3 parts coconut or almond oil, or use a ready blend.
- Massage into the scalp and lengths.
- Leave for 1–2 hours, then shampoo twice if needed.
Who should be careful?
- Used alone it is hard to wash out — always dilute.
- Patch test first; some people react to castor oil.
