什么是蓖麻油？
蓖麻油是源自蓖麻油种子的植物油Ricinus Communis。The castor oil plant is primarily grown in Africa, South America, and India. India is actually known as the world leader in castor oil production. The United States and China are the primary importers.
Castor oil is produced by cold-pressing castor seeds and then applying heat. It’s not considered an edible oil, and makes up only a fraction of the world’s vegetable oil production.
Historically, castor oil has been used as an effective laxative. It’s also been used to induce labor. But today, castor oil is widely used as an ingredient in cosmetics. According to a safety review for castor oil, castor oil was used in over 900 cosmetic products in 2002.
Castor oil has many potential benefits. These include:
Preventing wrinkles
Castor oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals in your body. Free radicals are responsible for accelerating the aging process, making wrinkles appear sooner.
战斗痤疮
Castor oil has antibacterial properties. Bacteria on your face can clog pores and lead to acne.
减少浮肿
蓖麻油有消炎的作用,can help reduce swelling and puffiness. It could reduce the size of inflamed pimples or eye bags as well.
保湿
水分使您的皮肤看起来年轻，光泽和健康。水分也可以防止皱纹。
舒缓晒伤
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, castor oil may ease the pain associated with sunburn. Its moisturizing qualities may also reduce peeling.
与干燥的嘴唇作斗争
蓖麻油在口红和唇彩上都是非常常见的成分。如果您的嘴唇干燥，请跳过颜色并使用蓖麻油。但是，您可能需要将其与更好的油（如椰子油）混合。
Promoting overall skin health
蓖麻油充满健康的脂肪酸。脂肪酸对于保持良好的皮肤健康至关重要。
蓖麻油很厚，因此您应该将其与载油混合，然后再将其放在脸上。常见的载油包括：
- 椰子油
- 杏仁油
- 橄榄油
You could also add it to shea butter for an extra-moisturizing effect.
清洁皮肤后，睡前将此混合物涂在您的脸上。您可以将油放在一夜之间，或在一到五分钟后用温暖的布将其擦掉。
研究蓖麻油局部应用的研究极为有限。2012年的一项研究发现，蓖麻油中有显着的抗氧化剂和抗菌作用。
科学家已经确定了蓖麻油的化学成分。约90％是由偶合酸酸制成的，这是一种有效的脂肪酸。没有关于直接在脸上使用蓖麻油的研究。
安全审查还发现，蓖麻油的局部应用刺激了一些皮炎的皮肤。如果你有dermatitisor another skin condition, consult your doctor before using any new products.
The FDA also found some evidence that castor oil could irritate the eyes.