Aria Starr Castor Oil Cold Pressed - 16 FL OZ - 100% Pure Hair Oil For Hair Growth, Face, Skin Moisturizer, Scalp, Thicker Eyebrows And Eyelashes

was great for what i needed

Started using castor oil, in a month, I feel and see improvements. wonder what a year or life time would be? too late for that but, not too late.

My actual Facebook post:To all my "friends" that knew about Castor Oil and never told me about it...I hope u walk around w a big fat piece of spinach btwn your teeth and can't get it out for a week! Shame on you for keeping such a miracle to yourself...to those of you who don't know about it...consider yourselves "put on"! You know, cus I'm a "real" friend! You're welcome 😊👍I love this stuff! I bought it primarily for my hair. All the coloring made my edges weak and I started loosing a lot on my sides. But after I got it, I googled all the uses for Castor oil and started using it everywhere!For my hair: I bought some glass dropper bottles and mixed Castor oil with Argan oil, Tea Tree oil and Rosemary oil. I leave that on my shelf and apply whenever possible (depending on my hairstyle i.e. pulled back, or curly). It's been three weeks and I already notice a difference. Actually, I noticed after one week.You don't need a lot and if you forget to apply for a day or two it still works! Seriously, I use it maybe three times a week and I already see a vast improvement. Same for my skin.For skin: I started using it on my stretch marks and it helps smooth and fade. Then I started using it for cellulite...OMG so good! My skin feels tighter and softer. I mix a small amount in my hand with my regular lotion, to be able to massage it all over (castor oil is thick and sticky) and I do this until I'm no longer sticky. Great way to massage yourself and have the added benefits of better skin. Even if you don't use it everyday, I promise your skin will still feel it two days after (even after showering).I apply it on my face as well before bed - have seen an improvement in my eyebrows; they seem fuller. I massage it on my feet - it alleviates aches and helps with the calluses.I'm sure there's more to do with it but right now that's what I use it for and love it. Please get yourself a bottle and Google away!

I don't have anything to measure this oil against yet, but used this as a base to try out the facial oil cleansing method using jojoba as a carrier oil, 2 drops castor oil to every 8 drops of jojoba. I'm very happy with it so far.The basic idea is that oil dissolves oil. So applying the right types and proportions of oil FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE should dissolve clogged pores as well as be absorbed as a natural moisturizer. Jojoba oil all on its own has been excellent as well, and doesn't leave any oily residue at all. My skin feels revitalized, softer and clearer, since I started this routine only a few weeks ago. Practice does help - I'm getting a feel for the benefits and best methods. Mindfulness and awareness - paying attention to what it feels like - also helps to find the right balance of oils and amounts to use.I'm now doing the oil cleansing method 2x/day. I use a 4oz bottle with dropper, and as mentioned above, for every 8 drops of jojoba (or other carrier oils such as sunflower, which help the castor oil to be absorbed) I use 2 drops of castor oil. However, that works for me, and might not for you - I'd recommend researching the oil cleansing method on at least 12 sites, as the approaches vary, and there's a lot of great feedback in comments about what works and what doesn't (too much info, in fact, much of it conflicting or wrong).Proportion is really important- too high a proportion of carrier oil (for your skin type), and you'll break out. Too low, and your skin might peel (mine did, a little, on the first few days, until I diluted from about 25% to 20% or a little less). Be sure to research the best proportions and combinations of castor oil to carrier oils for your type of complexion (oily, combination, dry).A few things did stand out in my own research: 1. don't use olive oil - it can clog the pores, 2. be very respectful and cautious of the castor oil - don't apply it directly to your skin unless you know what you're doing. 3. use very small amounts! or you'll create an oil barrier, rather than allowing the oil to absorb completely, which it should.Once I felt comfortable, I did apply very small amounts to problem areas with successful results. I've been very happy with the results so far, and seem to have the proportions down.Note:Use a good castor oil, mixed in the right proportion to a good carrier oil that is good for you. I'm happy with Jojoba oil, but some people break out using it - some like sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, etc. Definitely research - "oils 101: basic skincare with oils" was a great article that I found, because the recommendations are spot on: use very small amounts, understand how to judge if an oil is right for you or not, or if you even need a moisturizer, don't expect miracles overnight, and understand what you're putting on your face and into the pores of your skin. Also understand why and how one oil labeled "cold pressed" can be very different than another. I'm still learning, and don't necessarily endorse one oil over another - I've just had good results with Aria Starr so far, and will do more research. I'll have to update this review as I learn more (increasing to five stars if possible), as well as with the brand of Jojoba oil that I got at the local natural food store.Here's what I currently use:pre-mixed oil in 4oz Amber Glass Dropper Bottles, Refillable Glass Bottles for Essential Oils, Cosmetics, Cooking, and More (8 Pack) works for me - and smaller 12 New, High Quality, 2 oz Amber Glass Bottles, With Glass Eye Droppers could be better.1 plush, soft, microfiber cloth- VibraWipe VWM-08 Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 4 Colors - 8-Piecesis pretty nice (and soft cotton, rather than microfiber, is recommended for sensitive skin - I'll probably switch to that)1 hand towelmy daily oil cleansing method (2x/day)1. soak a plush, soft, microfiber cloth in hot water and put it on your face until it cools - opens pores2. put about a dime-sized amount (at most!) of pre-mixed oil in your palm, rub your hands together to warm it, and then gently rub the mixture into the skin of your face with your fingertips, for two minutes. [Make small and gentle circular motions - don't rub too hard, and you might begin to feel how cleansing this is. You can include the areas around and right up to your eyes, but be careful not to get any in your eyes, as it can burn. ]3. soak the handtowel in very hot water (not too hot, of course) and fold it so it doesn't cool, or work quickly4. soak the microfiber cloth in very hot water (not too hot, again), and put it over your face, followed by the handtowel, which will make the heat last a lot longer than the washcloth alone. Enjoy this part :-) Give your face this steam bath, and let the steam open your pores. As the towel cools (a minute or two), VERY gently wipe away oil from your face.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, above, once or twice, depending on how much oil residue remains. After the first round, you might use the handtowel to gently wipe away oil, as the microfiber now has oil on it.6. wet the cloth with very cold water and put that on your face - it's not only refreshing, but it closes the pores and locks in the moistureThere you have it - other recommendations out there include using a fresh cloth every time, wash oily cloths separately, add baking soda to the wash, etc... it's kind of a lot to deal with, so I'm trying to make it as efficient as possible, and considering dropping to 1x/day.Enjoy!