Castor Oil for Lashes: What the Evidence Says
Castor oil gets a lot of hype. Here's what it really does, and what the evidence doesn't show.
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Castor oil for lashes. What does the evidence actually say? It's about ninety percent ricinoleic acid, so it's thick and glossy. There's no good evidence it makes lashes or hair grow. It can make them look glossier. Use care near your eyes, and patch test first. In our Hair Oil, castor adds a glossy, conditioned look. Honest oil. Honest claims.
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Key points from the full guide
- Castor oil is pressed from castor beans and is about 90 percent ricinoleic acid, which makes it thick and unusually glossy.
- It softens skin, adds shine to hair, and boosts lather in cold process soap.
- There is no good scientific evidence that it makes lashes or hair grow, though it can make them look glossier.
- Plain castor oil is a simple alternative to PEG castor derivatives, which can carry 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing.
- Use care near the eyes, and patch test, since some people react to castor oil.
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