Review // La Flora Organics: Organic Castor Oil For Skin & Hair Care

Review // La Flora Organics: Organic Castor Oil For Skin & Hair Care

Product Information:

Name: La Flora Organics: Organic Castor Oil for Skin & Hair Care

Price: ₹195

Quantity: 200ml

Shelf life: 24 months

Product Claims: 

100% Certified Organic, cold pressed. Simple, ancient beauty remedy. Castor oil has natural anti-bacterial and antifungal properties and is high in Vitamin E, and Omega 6 and 9 beneficial fatty acids. Its high ricinoleic acid ratio makes it truly beneficial to skin and hair. Castor oil penetrates deep into the skin, softens and hydrates it, promote the production of elastin and collagen, which help to delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and give the skin a more youthful appearance.

Features:

• Formulated For Damaged Hair, Colored Hair, Chemically Treated Hair
• No Mineral Oils/Hexane/Artificial perfumes or colorants, Synthetic additives or chemicals
• Applied For Lustre & Shine, Anti-hair Fall, Hair Growth, Conditioning
• Suitable For All Hair Types
• Sulfate Free

Ingredients:

Pure, cold pressed oil of Organic Castor(Ricinus communis) plant seeds.

Hair Type:  All

How to Use:

For Hair Growth

For shiny, silky hair: Just massage slightly warmed up castor oil into your hair and scalp to improve the blood circulation to your follicles, promoting faster, guaranteed hair growth

Dandruff & scalp irritations:  Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties of castor oil will help to clear up dandruff and other scalp conditions. For dry hair mix 1 tsp of castor oil with 1 tsp of olive oil and add the juice of half a lemon. Or else just add some Aloe Vera gel or honey to this mixture.

Thickens & Conditions Hair: With regular use. Castor oil will encourage new growth and thicken existing strands; your locks will become softer and healthier. It locks in moisture and gives your hair a shinier look.

Split ends: Apply castor oil on the ends of your hair for half an hour before shampooing to get rid of dry, split ends.

Thicker eyebrows and longer eyelashes

Apply a little castor oil on your eyelashes and eyebrows before going to bed to get naturally long eyelashes & thicker eyebrows with regular use.

Skin Care

Dry Skin: Massage castor oil directly or mix castor oil with a little La Flora Organics coconut oil and apply to the affected area of your skin, leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off and pat dry.

Wrinkles & fine lines: Mix ¼ tbsp. of castor oil with ¾ tbsp. of sesame oil (dry skin) or Grapeseed or olive oil (normal skin) or jojoba oil (oily skin). Gently massage your face in the evening with the oil mix, then put a slightly warm damp washcloth on your face for about a minute and take away the excess oil with a cotton pad. Your skin will be soft, nourished and hydrated.

Foot Care

Massage the oil into your heels to get soft and smooth feet & heels.

Stretch Marks

As part of your prenatal skincare regime massage the oil into your skin, twice a day as it will help prevent the stretch marks from forming. You can also use it after birth to help the marks heal.

Nails Care

Just massage your nails with the oil every evening, before going to bed to get stronger nails.

My Experience:

La Flora Organics Castor Oil comes in a 200 ml white colored plastic bottle with a screw cap and there is a nozzle attached to the bottle which helps to control the amount of oil to dispense. The packaging is absolutely travel-friendly. No scope for wastage.

It has no artificial perfumes and colorants. Once you apply the oil you immediately notice the smell.  The fragrance is quite strong and sometimes it makes me unpleasant. 

The Application:

I've used it both for my hair and skin. Castor oil is also high in omega 9 fatty acids, which are nourishing to the hair and the follicle, as well as the surrounding skin.  However, more I like to use it on my dry hair. I have drier, little wavy medium length hair that tends to tangle very easily. Castor oil is very thick in consistency and a little bit goes a long way. I apply this oil with a mix of extra-virgin olive oil or organic cold pressed coconut oil. When I felt that my hair ends were too dry then I applied 3 to 4 drops of castor oil to keep my hair moisturized, and it gives it a really healthy shine too.

How I apply the oil for Hair:

 – I take about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a bowl and heat it for about 15 seconds. After that mix 1/2 tablespoons of castor oil. The amount of oil required depends on the length of your hair.

– Then dip my fingers into the oil and then massage my scalp.

– Once I've evenly applied and massaged the oil all over my scalp, then I apply the oil to the rest of my hair. I pay more attention to the roots and my dry ends.

– Then wrap a hot towel around my head and leave it on for about 30-45 minutes. Sometimes I don’t follow this step and just leave the oil on for about 1-2 hours before washing my hair. Instead of a hot towel, even a shower cap will work to help keep the heat in.

– I usually have to wash my hair with shampoo twice to get all the oil off; after which I only apply conditioner to the ends of my hair. You will notice that your hair doesn't really need much conditioner after a good hot olive oil massage.

–Let my hair dry naturally.

Castor oil is high in ricinoleic acid. This can help keep any fungus or bacteria from inhibiting hair growth.  Since the oil is also very thick, it may help to prevent hair loss simply by helping to coat the hair and protect it from falling out.

How I apply the oil for Skin

This oil has worked wonders on my dry skin, especially in winter. I have tried several times this on my face along with some other oils. La Flora Organics Castor Oil is now one of the main oil of my OCM. It helping to keep my skin looking healthy and nourished.

I also use it for my eyebrows and edges. 

The Results:

It keeps my hair shiny and soft. This definitely stops hair breakage and dandruff of the scalp.  I used to use coconut oil but I think this works better for my hair type.  It also gives my skin a really smooth feel and makes it well hydrated. My skin as well is really soft & shiny but no oily at all. 

It is thick so be careful with how much you put. 

Pros:  

• Makes hair soft and shiny
• Removes Dandruff
• Conditions hair very well
• Makes skin softer and radiant
• Makes skin hydrated
• All-in-one skin and hair care oil
• 100% Certified Organic
• Handmade, Vegan, Chemical and Cruelty-Free
• No scalp and skin irritation
• This is very affordable

Cons:

This castor oil is very thick so the oil does not dispense easily through the nozzle attached to the bottle. 

Overall, La Flora Organics Castor Oil is a fantastic oil for the face, body, eyebrows, nails and  hair no matter your race, age, skin or hair type.  This is one of the best Castor Oil I have ever used. 100% organic, cold press, unrefined, handmade paper soap pack free castor oil definitely does wonders for the skin and hair. It is worth every single penny. I highly recommend this product.

Have any of you tried castor oil or in particular the La Flora Organics brand for your hair or skin? Or do you use any other oil on your hair and skin? I’d like to know what your ritual, anything differently?       

BALM Rating: 4.9/5

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