While the popularity of Jamaican black castor oil revolves around its use as a hair product, it also has some amazing properties that mean it’s good for your skin health too.
We often ignore the skin but it’s one of the most important organs in the human body. While we’re taking hot showers, sitting out in the sun or walking around a smoggy city, our skin is being damaged.
Maintaining a good skincare regime, therefore, is essential if you want to remain healthy and glowing throughout life. The good news is that Jamaican black castor oil is perfect if you are looking for an all-around skincare regime that works.
JBCO and the Skin
Doctors use ordinary castor oil (the yellow bottles you can buy from your local pharmacist) for a variety of reasons, not least to treat constipation. While it also has beneficial effects on the skin and hair, yellow castor oil is highly processed.
- Jamaican black castor oil, however, is a natural organic product. It’s made by roasting the castor beans before pressing them and releasing the oils. This creates a dark, thick oil that smells a little smoky.
- JBCO has increased in popularity over the last few years, not least because of its beneficial effect on hair and skin.
- It contains essential fatty acids including Omega-6 and Omega 9 which are essential to the healthy functioning of the skin. These keep the skin hydrated, regulate its natural oil production, help to keep problems such as spots at bay and may even combat the signs of ageing.
- JBCO also contains ricinoleic acid which has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It can help reduce problems such as redness and itching and prevent infections. If you’ve ever caught sunburn, massaging some JBCO into the affected area can help soothe the pain and reduce redness.
- It’s thought that JBCO can also help maintain the natural pH balance of the skin while also moisturising and keeping it supple.
Adding Butters and Essential Oils to JBCO: The Benefits
Many JBCO products also add some amazing essential oils that are equally beneficial to the skin. These include:
- Mango Butter and Lime Essential Oil: Mango butter is brilliant for moisturising the skin while lime essential oil can help prevent problems such as acne developing because of its antibacterial properties.
- Lavender and Tea tree Essential Oil: Lavender has long been used as part of skincare regimes and gently soothes and prevents outbreaks of spots. Tea tree not only acts as an antibacterial but can also help people with oily skin get a better balance.
- Monoi and Ylang Ylang essential oil: Monoi oil is made by infusing coconut oil with the Tiaree flower and can help with problems such as contact dermatitis and eczema. Ylang Ylang helps balance and regulate the skin’s oil production.
How Often Should I Use JBCO on My Skin?
You can use JBCO regularly to improve your skin condition. Some people massage a small amount gently into the face and body twice a day. You should begin to see the results after a couple of weeks.
What Makes Our JBCO Different?
Some products only have a small amount of JBCO in them which reduces their efficacy. Our products combined with additional essential oils are extra pure, extra strength and totally natural. They not only improve the health of your skin and hair but makes a huge difference to your appearance too.
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