Question 1

does castor oil lightens skin tone?

Accepted Answer

Age Spots: 
Age spots or liver spots or you can also call them dark spots, are red or black colored freckles. These spots are very common in elderly people, as a result of natural aging process. Another possible cause of age spots is overexposure of the skin to the sun. You can use various remedies to get rid of these spots and one such remedy is to use castor oil for age spots.

Question 2

why don't pure oils (shea butter, castor oil, etc.) penetrate my dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Oils: Oils do not penetrate well. They are protectors not hydrater's.

Question 3

helo is any castor oil applying skin? i have castor oil the flavor is orange.

Accepted Answer

Not good for anythin: Don't waste your time or money.

Question 4

distil cold-pressed hexane free castor oil-- can this castor oil from aloe vera company be used to treat dry skin?

Accepted Answer

May help: Castor oil derivatives produced for use on the skin may have the ability to penetrate deeply and is recognized by the fda for skin problems. I.

Question 5

is castor oil good for eye skin to prevent wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Prevent eye wrinkles: There are products specifically formulated for use to address wrinkles in the eye area. Top 3 SkinMD favorites are (in no particular order), Regenica Revitalizing Eye Creme,  SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair and ResultsRx Eye Doctor

Question 6

please recommend the best essential oils for skin lightening?

Accepted Answer

Skin lightening: Pharmaceutical grade skin lighteners may be more effective. Have your skin evaluated by a board certified physician who can make recommendations to you.

Question 7

is it ok to use castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends what for: Yes if you are using for constipation it is ok.

Question 8

i took castor oil will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes.Warning...: its used as a laxative. ☺️

Question 9

is castor oil safe for lube?

Accepted Answer

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Question 10

will castor oil help my sty?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so ?: A sty is a trapped collection of germs &amp; debris within an oil gland at a hair base. Why an oily substance would help it is confusing. Common 1st line treatments include a warm compress to increase local blood flow and natural healing.

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Distil cold-pressed hexane free castor oil-- can this castor oil from aloe vera company be used to treat dry skin?

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