How To Use Castor Oil To Remove Moles?

Do you have a mole that you want to remove? Wondering what you can do to remove it safely? Castor oil is something you can try out.

To know more, read on!

Castor Oil – An Overview

Castor oil is extracted from castor bean seeds that are also known as Ricinus Communis. It is a vegetable oil with a pale yellow colour and is very famous for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Castor oil is considered to be the best laxative and a purgative medicine. The oil has a lot of benefits for general health, skin and hair.

Castor oil is has a unique smell and taste. From the very olden days, it is used as a remedy for constipation. The benefits of castor oil are due to its chemical composition. It contains the highest concentration of ricinoleic acid, and this acid is effective in preventing the growth of various kinds of bacteria and yeasts. This makes it the best medicine for curing ringworm, keratosis, skin inflammation and various other conditions.

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Following are some of the benefits of castor oil:

Castor Oil For Hair

• It is considered to be a good remedy for hair growth. Slightly warm a little amount of castor oil and massage it directly into your hair and scalp to promote hair growth.
• The antifungal properties of castor oil make it the best remedy for dandruff and other scalp conditions.
• Castor oil also acts as a hair conditioner by locking the moisture in your hair and making it more soft and glossy.

Castor Oil For Skin

• Due to its low molecular mass, castor oil can penetrate deep into your skin, thus softening and hydrating your skin.
• It also enables the production of collagen, which delays the appearance of wrinkles.
• Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it gives you relief from sunburn.
• It also helps to reduce acne, remove scars, and reduce stretch marks.

Arthritis

The anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil make it the best solution for arthritis. Apply the oil on painful joints and massage gently.

Laxative

This oil is a very good laxative. Take one spoon of oil in the morning and soon you will have your bowels moving again.

Castor Oil And Moles

Moles are one of the several skin lesions that are very common. Moles are undesirable growth on the skin that is mostly brown or black in colour. The shape of the mole can be either oval or round. Moles occur when the cells grow together in a bunch rather than growing separately. They can be removed through surgical methods or using simple home remedies. But it is always advised to consult a doctor to find out whether the mole is cancerous in nature before trying any home remedies.

Almost everyone has at least one skin mole. But for some, it gets embarrassing if it appears in visible areas. So they constantly try to remove them. There are various ways to remove moles, and using castor oil is one among them.

Castor oil acts as a popular remedy for many skin ailments. Castor oil has a low molecular mass. Due to this, it can penetrate deep into the skin, right down into the lower layers of the deeply pigmented skin and helps to remove moles. It does not contain abrasive acidic ingredients, and hence will leave your skin soft and smooth.

The time taken to remove the mole will depend on the type of mole. Some smaller moles disappear faster, while some others take more time to get cured.

More research needs to be done in this area to get clear evidence of how effective castor oil is to remove skin moles.

How To Remove Moles Using Castor Oil

There are two ways in which you can use castor oil to remove moles – with baking soda and without baking soda. But before starting any of these methods, wash your face with soap and water, and pat it dry with a towel.

Oil With Baking Soda:

1. Apply castor oil directly on the mole daily.
2. Massage gently.

3. Repeat these steps several times a day, for a few days, until the mole disappears.

Oil Without Baking Soda:

Follow the same steps as above using the oil alone.

This is one of the cheapest and less time-consuming methods, and if done properly, you will find changes within a few days. The moles will start shrinking and will slowly disappear leaving a reddish mark behind, which will go off within a few days.

Side Effects

Castor oil is safe for external use, but those who are allergic to castor oil should avoid using it. Over-usage of this oil may lead to skin irritation.

Though it is considered to be safe, some people might feel nauseous after taking this.

This is all about castor oil and moles. Pregnant ladies should consult their doctor before ingesting this oil. It is known to induce labour in women. Moreover, women with a pregnancy period of less than 40 weeks should not take this oil.

Have you ever used castor oil for mole removal? How has it helped you? Tell us by commenting in the box below.

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