Does Castor Oil Really Help Lashes Grow? We Asked Derms to Weigh In
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- 18 Apr 2023
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While some of us are lucky enough to be born with camera-ready lashes, many of us turn to growth-inducing serums, supplements, and ingredients to enhance our lash line. Castor oil, in particular, is commonly included in lash growth recommendations because of its anecdotal ability to influence hair and eyebrow growth.
However, while castor oil is commonly used on the scalp and brows, extra precautions need to be taken when applying it near the eye area. To understand castor oil's potential benefits and risks for lashes, we turned to two dermatologists and an oculoplastic surgeon for their expertise. Keep reading to find out the truth about using castor oil to help lashes grow.
What Is Castor Oil?
"Castor oil is a super versatile treatment for a whole host of ailments and has historically been used in a range of cultures as a natural skin fix," Ziering says. Castor oil is produced by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant, which is typically exported from India.1 Castor oil is essential to the global specialty chemical industry because it is the only commercial source of hydroxylated fatty acid.
"It is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that can help moisturize the skin," Marcus explains. Ziering agrees, adding, "High levels of ricinoleic acid and other essential fatty acids in the oil extracted from the plant encourage detoxification." Read More…
