Eyebrows certainly complement the structure and contour of a person’s face. Else why would women all over the world spend their weekend’s plucking and tweezing them into a perfect shape?
Thick eyebrows, perfectly plucked from the edges, and properly maintained are a desirable trait. This is not the latest fashion trend, but something that goes back to ancient time.
Though there is something that is latest in the beauty trends, and it is the use of Castor oil for eyebrows. Castor oil has immense benefits that include treating health and skin ailments, though recently, it has gained the attention of women who want to grow thick eyebrows and draw attention to their foreheads.
Castor oil has an excellent reputation for being a potential solution for those people who suffer from hair loss. Hence, the castor oil for eyebrows became a popular solution too.
Benefits of using castor oil for eyebrows:
Castor oil is a versatile ingredient that can be effective at making your eyebrows bolder, thicker, and re-grow the lost hair.
1. It is rich in fatty acids, minerals, and abundant minerals. The oil helps in nourishing the hair follicles and promotes hair growth on the area of application.
2. It has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties which soothe the inflammation after tweezing.
3. Castor helps reverse the hair growth after heavy waxing and shaving by regenerating the dormant follicles.
4. It has an abundant amount of ricinoleic acid which is helpful at adding volume after brow loss.
How to use castor oil on eyebrows:
Below are the five most effective ways of using castor oil for eyebrows. Read each one of them; pick one that fits both your budget and the skin care regimen. Make sure you stick to your routine.
1. Castor Oil Massage
Since castor promotes the regrowth from dormant follicles, a good massage can be highly effective at adding volume to your brow.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1/2 tsp Castor Oil
- A regular Cleanser
Method for Application
- Wash and clean your face with your regular cleanser.
- Pat your face dry.
- Take some castor oil and rub it over your eyebrows using your fingertips.
- Massage your eyebrows in a gentle circular motion.
- Once the oil is absorbed, let it sit overnight.
- Wash it off in the morning using lukewarm water.
Massaging will stimulate blood circulation, provide nourishment to hair follicles, and promote growth.
2. Coconut oil and Castor Oil
You can use castor oil with coconut oil to decrease its consistency.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1/2 tsp Castor Oil
- 1/2 tsp Olive or Coconut Oil
Method for Application
- Wash your face with your regular cleanser.
- Pat your face dry.
- Blend castor and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Rub the mixture over your eyebrows using your fingertips.
- Massage your eyebrows in direction of the hair growth.
- Let it sit overnight.
- Wash it off in the morning.
3. Glycerin and Castor Oil for Eyebrows
Glycerin will stimulate blood circulation, and castor oil will provide nourishment to hair follicles, and promote growth.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1/2 tsp Castor Oil
- 1/2 tsp Glycerin
Method for Application
- Wash and pat dry your face.
- Take some castor oil and rub it over your eyebrows using your fingertips.
- Wait for a minute, then apply glycerin onto your Massage your eyebrows.
- Allow it to sit overnight.
- Wash it off in the morning using a cleaner.
4. Aloe Vera and Castor Oil for Eyebrows
Aloe-Vera is known for its excellent anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, and it lightens the consistency of castor oil.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 2 tsp Castor Oil
- 2 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
- Mascara Wand
Method for Application
- Blend the castor oil and Aloe Vera Gel in a jar.
- Clean and pat dry your face.
- Apply the mixture using a mascara wand.
- You can apply the same to your eyelashes.
- Leave it to sit overnight.
- Wash off in the morning.
5. Vitamin E and Castor Oil
Vitamin E can lengthen your eyebrows and the eyelashes. It can also help restore the brows that got thinned due to excess hair removal.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1/2 tsp Castor Oil
- 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil
Method for Application
- Wash and pat dry your face.
- Blend both oils in a jar.
- Rub the mixture over your eyebrows using your fingertips.
- Allow it to sit overnight.
- Wash it off in the morning using a cleaner.
Special Tips
Though Castor Oil is highly effective, it promotes allergies in some people. Thus, it is important to conduct a patch test before including it into your skin care regimen. For patch test, put a small amount of castor oil on your inner wrist, and see if it produces any rashes or itching. Continue the usage if there is no abnormal symptom.
