Now almost everyone uses oil in their daily or weekly hair care maintenance. Remember when people thought "oil-free" was a good thing? Not anymore. We now know how important oil is to keep our hair balanced when it comes to moisture. But it is difficult to know which oil to use for which purpose. Castor oil is a well-known remedy for hair loss and thinning hair, a good natural remedy to replace expensive black hair products and one of the best ingredients for treatments for weak hair.

People have been using castor oil for centuries. Today, its many benefits are a scientifically proven fact. Don't worry: we won't go into detail about its properties as a laxative! Instead, we'll dive into hair-related uses of castor oil.

Castor oil is made from the castor bean (which is not really a bean, but actually a large, hard seed). The plant is a hardy shrub that, if properly cared for and pruned, can grow into a small tree. The oil is not digestible, is easily available commercially, and is used for various household purposes such as as a machine lubricant or muscle relaxant.

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