Castor Oil

Benefits and Uses:

• Prevents Hair Fall:  Mix castor oil with coconut oil and methi seed powder, apply it on the scalp, let it stay for 20 minutes and wash well. Apply this once a week on dry hair as a hair mask along with steam. It helps in the reduction of hair fall and pre-mature greying of hair, fights any scalp-related problems along with accelerating hair growth.
• Promotes growth of eyelashes and use for thicker eyebrows: Mix castor oil with an equal amount of olive oil, apply this mixture carefully to your eyelashes and eyebrows with a mascara wand and leave it overnight. Remove it the next morning with a makeup wipe or some rose water
• Gives Healthy, Shiny hair: Apply on the scalp and massage, it helps in increasing blood circulation which improves hair growth. Castor oil moisturizes and conditions your hair naturally.
• Clear acne: Acne is caused when the skin becomes clogged with dead skin or bacteria. The antibacterial properties of castor oil battle bacterial overgrowth when applied topically and clear acne. Apply castor oil gently on your face and massage in circular motions. Also, use steam to open your pores and help your skin absorb the oil better. 
• Moisturizer: Triglycerides in castor oil confer to maintain skin moisture and help in treating dry skin. In addition, the humectant's properties can retain moisture by preventing water loss and keeping the skin well-hydrated throughout the day.

Caution: 

Keep out of reach of children. Consult a physician before use as it may induce premature labor in pregnancy. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. 

Self-life: 

Since it is unrefined, cold-pressed & chemically-free oil doesn't have a long shelf-life so you have to buy just the required quantity. Opened bottles are more susceptible to microbial contamination. It should be stored in a cool, dark place to prevent it from going rancid.