Should I Believe The Hype?

YouTube has so many testimonial videos about the benefits of castor oil from digestive benefits, to curing myopia and cataracts, to disappearing scars and ironing out wrinkles.  What should you believe? Frankly a lot of it is true. Castor oil, extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, is renowned for its diverse benefits for the face, body, and hair due to its high content of ricinoleic acid and other nutrients.

The Yummy Castor oil is cold-pressed from roasted seeds grown in the Mt Kenya region. Our oil is organic, and hexane free so you will notice the absence of that petroleum smell.  It dark from the roasting and has a distinctive nutty smell. The oil is packaged in a dark glass bottle to prevent oxidation and sun damage.

So what can it do for you and your family?

Face Benefits:

1. Moisturizing: Castor oil deeply hydrates the skin, helping to combat dryness and flakiness.
2. Anti-inflammatory: Its anti-inflammatory properties can soothe irritated skin, making it beneficial for conditions like acne and dermatitis.
3. Antibacterial: Helps to reduce acne-causing bacteria, promoting clearer skin.
4. Promotes Healing: Aids in the healing of minor cuts and wounds due to its antimicrobial properties.

You can make this the final step in your skincare routine by massaging about a 1 shilling size drop on your skin with your fingertips before you go to bed

Body Benefits:

1. Hydration: Castor oil is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin, leaving it soft and supple.
2. Improves Skin Elasticity: Regular use can enhance skin elasticity, which can be helpful for reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
3. Anti-inflammatory: Soothes inflammation and can relieve muscle soreness and joint pain when used in massages.
4. Antimicrobial: Protects against infections, making it useful for minor skin irritations and cuts.
5. Kikuyu mid-wives used to massage castor oil on post-partum bellies to reduce stretch marks as the skin was restored back to its pre-baby glory.

You can add 5-10 drops to your daily moisturizer

Hair Benefits:

1. Promotes Hair Growth: Castor oil stimulates hair follicles, promoting faster and thicker hair growth.
2. Moisturizes Scalp: Helps to alleviate dry scalp and reduce dandruff.
3. Strengthens Hair: Provides essential nutrients that strengthen hair strands, reducing breakage and split ends.
4. Adds Shine: Leaves hair looking shiny and healthy without making it greasy.
   
   

Massage generously onto scalp and work through to the ends of the hair.

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