Castor & Marula Oil - 100ml

Herb Spaza's blend of marula oil and castor oil makes for a light-weight face, body and hair oil that disperses easily, enhancing the absorption of the castor oil along with the added benefits of this amazing African fruit-nut. 
 

Benefits of Castor & Marula Oil

• Anti-aging amino acids.
   
• High in vitamins E and C.
   
• Helps minimise dark pigmentation spots, scars and stretch marks.
   
• Gentle and suitable to use as a baby oil.
   
• Use as nail and cuticle oil.
   
• Promotes healthy voluminous hair.
   
• Use as a makeup remover.
   
• Lymphatic stimulant.
   
• Immune system support.
   
• Muscle and joint pain relief.
   

To be safe, it is always advisable to do a 24 hour patch test on the inner arm before using any body product for the first time, especially for babies and children. Please always consult your doctor. 
 

Applications

• Massage into belly in a clockwise direction to support lymphatic drainage & digestion: 
  Adults: use 1/2 to 1 tsp for belly massage. 
  Babies & children: use up to 1/4 tsp for a gentle, calming massage. 
   
• Topically applied pure castor oil is a natural remedy for babies to ease colic, constipation, fungal infections, nappy rash, dry skin and sunburn. Use up to 1/2 of a teaspoon topically per day of this castor and marula oil blend. Can also be mixed into natural baby lotions.
   
• Massage into skin to promote good sleep just before bedtime. Massaging into the feet and/or neck is also very effective for this.
   
• Apply to sore joints & muscles. 
   
• Mix into your usual natural body creams and lotions for extra richness and therapeutic properties.
   
• Massage a few drops into your face before bedtime. Can use on its own, or on top of your usual night creams/serums. If you have drier skin, consider applying in the morning as well, as little or as much as your skin can absorb.
   
• Apply to lips to hydrate and moisturize.
   
• Can be used as a makeup remover - apply to a cloth, and wipe away even waterproof mascara. Wash face afterwards as usual. Leaves skin feeling moisturised and plump.
   
• May help improve eyelash length and thickness: Rub a small amount into eyelids every evening for at least 3 weeks to see results. Can also apply to eyelashes using a mascara brush. 
   
• For voluminous and healthy hair, rub up to a tablespoon into the scalp and hair 1 - 3 times a month. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing. Can be left on for a few hours or even overnight - just use a pillow protector.
   
• Rub a drop or two into the ends of wet hair after washing to prevent split ends. 
   
• Rub a drop or two between wet hands and then apply to wet hair to add moisture and volume to each strand.
   

NOTE: High doses of Castor Oil have been known to cause uterine contractions - use with caution if pregnant or trying to conceive and using castor oil for the first time. In this case don't use more than 2 teaspoons of this Castor and Marula blend on your body per day. Please always consult your doctor. 

To be safe, it is always advisable to do a 24 hour patch test on the inner arm before using any body product for the first time, especially for babies and children. 

 

This product has not been evaluated by SAHPRA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.