Over the past couple of years, beauticians, influencers, and healthcare brands alike have started using castor oil as a home remedy for hair growth. Castor oil has been used for centuries as a way to combat dandruff, moisturize the scalp and leave your hair silky soft.

In this article, we’ll be touching upon what science says about castor oil and how to use it to maximize hair growth.

What Does The Science Say?

• According to a study, castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that is very healthy for hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
• Castor oil mixed with other oils like Vitamin E and fatty acids enables blood circulation, makes the hair roots stronger, and reduces split ends and hair damage.
• Castor oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties that foster hair growth by maintaining the health of the scalp.
• Castor oil makes your hair luscious
• Fatty acids are fantastic for the dermal cells, and castor oil has one of the highest fatty acid count than any other oil.

How to Use Castor Oil to Maximize Hair Growth

You can either use castor oil directly or by mixing it with other natural ingredients. When mixing, you can use oils like coconut, almond, sesame, peppermint oil, or other items like aloe-vera, basil powder.

When applying it directly, don’t use more than a few drops! Also, make sure to give your scalp a massage for a good few minutes and leave it on for at least 2 to 3 hours. This will improve circulation and make sure that the oil has penetrated into the roots.

One more thing to remember here is that castor oil causes serious stains, so wear an old item when applying it.

Removing Castor Oil

Castor oil is weighty, so it’s hard to get it out of your hair once you’re in the shower.

Usually, if you mix castor oil with other oils, it’s easier to get the oils out.

If you’ve applied castor oil without mixing it with anything else, you might need to use really dry shampoo twice. Once the oil is out, you might need to condition the hair a little extra than you usually would because of the drying shampoo.

Also, try to avoid fragrant shampoos because they’ll only add to the castor oil odor.

The Best Kind of Castor Oil for Hair Growth

Castor oil comes in different varieties. For maximum hair growth, opt for the organic, cold-pressed one; they’re richer in quality and nutrients than the oil processed at higher temperatures.

Jamaican black castor oil works wonders for hair growth as well. It’s a variety of castor oil made with roasted castor beans and the ash from the roasting. Jamaican castor oil is particularly beneficial for people with extra-coarse hair.

A Word of Caution!

Castor oil is pretty powerful, and you might need to mix it up with other oils to prevent hair-felting. Also, stop using it immediately if you feel like it’s irritating your scalp; you might be allergic.

Wild Growth Hair Oil Ingredients

Wild Growth Hair Oil Light Oil Moisturizer contains Castor Oil to help you with your hair growth. You can learn more about the ingredients of Wild Growth Hair Oil and Wild Growth Hair Oil Light here.