Castor oil has increased in popularity due to its full application in cosmetics, food, medicine(as a stimulant laxative), and in industries (as a lubricant).
You can obtain either yellow or black castor oil from the seeds of castor beans, scientifically known as Ricinus Communis.
One can easily extract black castor oil from roasted castor beans using heat, and since Jamaica developed this method, this oil is often called Jamaican black castor oil.
If you want to learn more about black castor oil and its benefits, we invite you to read carefully.
CASTOR OIL OR BLACK CASTOR OIL?
Well, these two oils differ in pH levels and color because of their different modes of extraction.
You can extract both oils from seeds of the castor oil plant.
However, in the case of castor oil, you cold-press the beans to obtain a transparent and pale yellow oil.
Other manufacturers may use chemicals during this extraction.
On the contrary, to obtain black castor oil, you first roast the castor oil seeds and then smash them in a motor before adding some water to the mashed beans.
You will obtain a pungent, thick, and dark brown oil after boiling the moisture slowly over a fire.
In terms of pH, castor oil is slightly acidic, but black castor oil is more alkaline.
Its alkalinity property is due to the ash present in the roasted beans.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE BLACK CASTOR OIL?
Jamaican black castor oil has many benefits, especially on the skin, hair, and even general body health and wellness.
Nonetheless, our primary concern is its benefits on the hair strands. Let us take a look at the most prominent ones.
a) Promotes hair growth
You might ask yourself, does black castor oil grow hair?
Of course, it does!
Now, during the application of this oil, the massaging of the oil into the hair roots and the scalp helps to ease blood circulation in the scalp region; hence, promoting fast growth of long, thick, and gorgeous hair.
b) Helps to moisturize dry hair
Even though most people use hair shampoo or conditioner to moisturize their hair, black castor oil can also be a right solution for dry strands and scalp.
Aside from the moisturizing property, it can also help to get rid of dry scalp related problems like dandruff or itchiness.
For a more concentrated mixture, add your favorite deep conditioner, lemon juice to the black castor oil, and apply it on your hands and massage it into your hair strands gently for 10-15 minutes.
Allow the composition to sit on the hair with a plastic cap for half an hour before rinsing it off with shampoo and conditioner.
For additional hair moisture and growth recipes, check out our best-selling hair growth guide.
c) It prevents hair breakage
There is no detailed research on how black castor oil prevents hair breakage.
Nevertheless, there are many testimonials from individuals who have been using this oil.
They attest that frequent use of this oil helps to circumvent hair breakage. I personally can attest to this.
d) It helps to strengthen hair strands
It has essential nutrients like omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which help to enhance thin hairs, not forgetting the easily breakable hair strands.
Furthermore, these acids improve blood circulation in the scalp region, which helps to promote the growth of new strands, hence alleviating hair thinning.
Do not limit yourself; you can also use it on facial hair like eyebrows and eyelashes.
e) Healing of split ends
Well, this is probably good news for people who have been struggling to cut or chop their hair strands due to split periods, which arise due to dry, rough, or malnutrition strands.
You can use this oil to moisturize your hair and cure split ends.
The oil also has a unique formula, which gives room for easy detangling, combing, and hairstyling.
It is advisable to use this healing method for at least twice a week for best results.
f) It has anti-inflammatory effects
The omega-9 fatty acid in the oil posses some anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory functions.
Therefore, it protects the scalp from bacterial and fungal infections, without forgetting alleviating painful inflammations.
AT-HOME OIL TREATMENT
Do you yearn for a safe and secure stay-at-home solution on the usage of black castor oil?
If your answer is yes, then, below is a step-by-step procedure on how to apply it on your hair.
First, you will need to ensure that your scalp is clean before commencing this process.
After that, follow the procedure below systematically for the best results.
- Wrap a clean towel around the neck region to avoid staining your clothes. You can alternatively wear an old T-shirt.
- Using a comb, section off your hair.
- Put on the gloves and use an applicator brush to apply the oil to the visible skin on the sectioned parts. Rub the oil into the hair roots using your fingers so that the hair follicles can absorb it.
- Apply the remaining the oil to the rest of the hair strands, and make sure that they are moist enough.
- Put on your plastic cap, and tuck all the hair strands inside.
- Use the other towel to wipe any oil drippings.
- Allow the oil to sit in the hair for about 2-3 hours for it to penetrate the hair follicles. You can, however, leave the oil on your head overnight for maximum absorption to the scalp.
- Rinse the oil off your hair using a shampoo and finish by moisturizing your strands using a hair conditioner.
SO HOW GOOD IS BLACK CASTOR OIL?
Many people consider natural remedies as most effective in treating hair and scalp related problems.
Why is this so?
It is because natural products have no chemicals, which can subject the user to side effects.
Those who have used Jamaican black castor oil have validated its history of being a right hair product with excellent healing properties.
Make your choice today!
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