As the name suggests, Jamaican black castor oil is just another type of castor oil. Like the standard, pale yellow castor oil, Jamaican black castor oil is extracted from the castor plant. What makes them different is specific to the extraction process.
While standard castor oil is the result of using a cold press, Jamaican black castor oil is the result of a more traditional process. To make JBCO, the seeds of the castor plant are roasted. These seeds are then pulverized and mashed together, and finally, boiled over a wood fire until you get a thick, viscous oil.
The result is a thick, black oil with a distinctly aromatic and roasted scent. Jamaican black castor oil has a denser concentration of nutrients and is often considered to be a more pure form of castor oil. Whereas regular castor oil is acidic, Jamaican black castor oil is more alkaline.
Castor beans have an extensive variety of uses in the industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic
industries. Jamaican black castor oil is thick and typically straw-colored before ashes from the husk are
blended. Castor oil is now being used within multiple industries and the following are some of its
intrinsic benefits.
Hair Growth
Castor oil is rich in omega 9 and omega 6 fatty acids, along with vitamin E which are all essential for luxurious hair growth. It stimulates circulation and blood flow to the scalp and is beneficial for repairing weak, damaged hair.
Eyebrow and Eyelash Growth
Today’s younger generations have seen the importance of taking care of one’s eyebrows. The younger generations have even cemented the popular phrase, “eyebrows on fleek,” used by Millennials mostly to emphasize shaping your eyebrows.
However, not everyone is born with long and thick eyebrows, and this is where Jamaican castor oil comes into play.
Castor beans are rich in ricinoleic acid which helps enhance hair follicles and promote hair growth. Your eyebrows will grow thicker when you apply this oil, and you can also use it on your eyelashes as well.
For best results, massage the oil on your eyebrows using your fingers or a spool every night before going
to bed.
Treating Acne
Jamaican castor oil also finds application in acne treatment. Unlike other anti-acne treatments, Jamaican castor oil is far from drying. Instead, it works as an acne treatment, and while keeping your face moisturized, which is why beauty experts highly recommend it.
To treat your acne with this beauty oil, put a sufficient amount on your palm and rub it gently on your face. Leave the oil on for at least five minutes and wash it off using a warm washcloth.
If you do this every night, then your face will become acne-free and moisturized in no time.
Chapped Lips
One of the most overlooked beauty areas when it comes to facial care is our lips. While maintaining hydration helps keep lips moisturized, you may still find your lips chapped.
Petroleum jelly has always been the number one choice to treat chapped lips; however, for severe cases, the Jamaican Castor Oil is known to be the best choice.
Rubbing the nourishing oil on your lips throughout the day helps keep your lips conditioned and soft. As a result, you won’t have to worry about cracked lips and resisting the urge to peel it off.
Joint Pain
The anti-inflammatory properties of Jamaica castor oil are accessed when applied to sore muscles and joints to relieve pain and relax muscles.
Menstrual Cramps
Jamaican castor oil works best for mitigating menstrual cramps when individuals begin applying it a couple of days before their menstrual cycle begins.
Respiratory Health
To alleviate asthma and respiratory distress, castor oil-soaked strips were applied to the chest and rib area. Today, less messy options are available and they’re equally effective for alleviating congestion.
Reduce Aging Signs
Castor oil is high in antioxidants that help counteract the effects of sun and pollution that lead to the lines and wrinkles associated with aging. It’s also an excellent moisturizer.
Scarring
The castor oil of Jamaica has been beneficial for lessening scarring, but a scar that’s very deep or old won’t see much improvement. The oil works in two ways. It discourages new scar tissue from forming while penetrating deep into the skin to aid in removing old tissue.
Skin Care
Jamaican castor oil has natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties making it ideal for treating acne and other types of skin irritations – and it won’t dry out the skin.