Both men and women, regardless of age, struggle with hair loss. If the problem is serious and you notice that whole clumps of hair are falling out, you should consult a doctor or a trichologist.
Sometimes, however, it is enough to change your care habits and use effective hair growth cosmetics. One such cosmetic is castor oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy.
How to use castor oil for hair?
If you want to accelerate hair growth, just apply 10 drops of castor oil to the strands and rub it into the scalp 2-3 times a week. This cheap product can also be combined with another oil, for example, almond or coconut.
Castor oil should be washed off with shampoo approximately 20 minutes after application. If you use it regularly, after a month you will notice that more and more so-called baby hair.
What does castor oil do for hair?
This natural product is an effective tool in the fight against baldness, dandruff and folliculitis. Thanks to the vitamin E content, it helps with hair loss. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Ricinoleic acid, a key ingredient of castor oil, increases blood microcirculation, which translates into better oxygenation and nourishment of hair follicles. Its moisturising properties make the hair smooth, shiny and incredibly soft.
This article was originally published by Onet.