New Website Focuses On Lustrous Hair And Beautiful Skin With All Natural Castor Oil

March 29, 2012 - PRLog -- A one stop website focused solely on the uses of castor oil for the hair and skin has been published by herbalist Michelle Czolba of Violet Herbs. Castor oil has been used since ancient times for medicinal and cosmetic purposes and is just as valuable today as it has always been. It is all natural, economical and easy to use. This site will inform readers of the many benefits of castor oil and answer questions for those who are already familiar with the oil.

Castor oil is famous and used around the world for good reason. It has literally hundreds of uses in natural hair and skin care and cosmetics. Castor oil is one of the first oils that humans have used to preserve their youthful hair and skin and for healing. CastorOilForHairandSkin.com provides a focused and thorough collection of information only on uses for hair and skin in an easy to navigate format. The site is a valuable resource to people who want to learn about, use and purchase castor oil and castor oil products.

Natural hair and skin care is a booming industry and many products are cost prohibitive and not truly natural. Castor oil is extracted directly from the beans of the castor plant, Ricinus communis and is available in unadulterated and pure form. It has been used medicinally and cosmetically for thousands of years including by the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks. The plant is native to India and naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions where it grows to be a tree.

Ricinoleic acid is the main constituent of castor oil and is known to prevent the growth of viruses, bacteria, yeasts and molds. It is also rich in glycerine, a natural humectant and moisturizer. Castor oil is used topically a diverse range of conditions. The website covers 36 topical uses of castor oil at the time of writing. A snap shot from the website includes:  thickening hair and eyelashes, both after hair loss and for those with thin hair; keratoses (non-cancerous wart-like growths); skin inflammations; strengthening fingernails; fungal-infected finger and toenails; acne; and chronic itching (pruritis).

Castor oil is very economical, ranging from around $6 to $12 dollars for eight to sixteen ounces. Additionally, castor oil is very viscous and a little goes a long way. It has great staying power and is quite useful in formulation with other oils or natural ingredients. There are many types of castor oil and even more brands. A side-by-side comparison of the top castor oil brands featured on the site will help consumers to make the best choice when purchasing.

The ease and simplicity of use is another attractive feature of castor oil. It can be applied directly to the skin or used in natural products formulations. The website features natural hair and skin care recipes that can be easily made at home without expensive equipment or ingredients. It is a multipurpose oil that helps to keep the natural beauty routine simple. Readers can find instructions on the following and more: how to use castor oil for hair growth and conditioning, reducing dandruff, mole removal, acne treatment and the oil cleansing method using castor oil.

In the future the site will grow to feature product reviews, before and after experiences and testimonials for castor oil for different uses. Rather than searching through multiple websites for accurate information on castor oil uses, where to buy and other details, readers can find it at CastorOilforHairandSkin.com.