NOW Foods Solutions, Castor Oil, 100% Pure Versatile Skin Care, Multi-Purpose Skin Softener, 16-Ounce

I am guilty for having being quite cruel to my once healthy, thick and long manageable hair. Permanent straightening, then curling, then colouring, then blow drying and of course hair iron. None of these anymore. FOR SCALP & HAIR - Anyways, I recently started researching for recipe's for homemade hair masks to heal, lengthen and strengthen my hair. Majority of the recipe's had Castor oil in it and also as a kid my mother would apply castor oil to my eyebrows, to help thicken them. That got me to think and also to invest in this product along with NOW Sweet Almond oil. Just 2 weeks of using this product I felt my hair strands more thicker and noticeably less brittle. I apply a mixture of (NOW castor oil, NOW Almond Oil and Parachute Coconut Oil) twice a week and keep it overnight. I make the homemade mask with (Avocado, Eggs, Banana, Raw honey, NOW castor oil, NOW Almond Oil and Olive oil) every weekend and leave it on for 2 hours and shampoo and condition normal with COLD preferably or luke warm water. Hot water will cook the egg in your hair and I'd much prefer having scrambled eggs in my tummy than on my hair...lol! After every wash I re-apply (a drop of each-Castor, almond, coconut) just to my roots and ends when my hair is very wet, they work great as a leave-in conditioner and my hair doesn't feel greasy after they air dry. Instead they are nice bouncy and shiny Its been a month since I have started the above routine and I am so glad to have found these 2 products that I am hooked for good. I prefer to mix castor oil with Almond because its consistency is quite thick and Almond helps to smooth the application as well as moisturize, whereas castor gets the circulation going. DURING AND AFTER SHAVE - I also add the NOW sweet Almond Oil to my shaving cream or gel to smoothen the shaving process on my legs etc. Apply it after shave as well to avoid dry, itchy skin. EYEBROWS - I have recently tried using mixture of (castor oil and almond oil) on my eyebrows and eyelashes (be careful - avoid your tear ducts area and don't let it go into your eyes). Don't know whether its working on my eyelashes or not cos I am not keeping tabs but definitely noticed new hair growth on my eye brows. I do this before I go to bed. In the morning I take Almond oil on a round cotton ball and swipe over my eye-lids (just like when you attempt to remove eye-makeup) Just to give it a thorough swipe cos of the thickness castor oil contains and then wash your face normally. I suffer from mild to average acne and I feared of breakouts but to my surprise this routine after I washed it off gave a lovely glow around my eyes and forehead. Maybe I'll try just almond oil on face next time when I make my face pack. I am very happy with NOW products, received them in timely manner, in good condition and above all they are so ridiculously CHEAP. I have vowed NOT to buy expensive shampoos or conditioners or soap cos my hair, my scalp and skin are already getting all the nourishment it requires from the above routine's so why spend any more. PLEASE NOTE - Whenever trying anything new preferably do a small test to see if it suits you. Cos what works for one person may not work for everybody.

Works really well, just have to find the perfect mix. The first night I used this on my face I found it to be quite thick and I did use a lot as it was a bit sticky and didn't go on so smoothly, it did considerably absorb into my skin. It does smell like a cooking oil, not bad, just natural. The next day my skin was noticeably softer and the dry wrinkly under eye area was softer and plumper. I didn't have an easier time applying to my legs. I used very little on my hair and it was just too thick for me, so the second night, and each subsequent night I found if you put a bit of lotion in your palm, add a couple drops to that, mix it and apply and problem solved, goes on easy and you get the benefits of the castor oil. After washing my hair, towel dry I add a drop or 2 of oil in my hand to my leave in conditioner, worked great, had nice looking hydrated curls. The same for my legs, I used Cerave lotion and added oil at a greater ratio than for face and had softer skin. I like the results. I can adjust the ratio depending on level of dryness. I also apply a little oil to my eyelashes at night.

So I am using this for hair growth. I'm a pretty sceptical person but I needed to try this. I would've never purchased this if I didn't need it. to be perfectly honest, I didn't think it would work. Nothing works anymore right? I chose this because it was the best deal I could find for the least amount. I didn't want to have a gallon of this stuff. Even with this bottle I will NEVOR be able to finish it. I've always liked my eyebrows thin. Not crazy thin, they looked acceptable to anyone, but after years and years of plucking they have noticeably diminished. As time went on and I've tried to regrow them, less and less grows back. I'm embarrassed all the time. I started using eyebrow gel and powder to give them volume which works well, but covering them will gel doesn't help the growing process at ALL. I'm scared of one day having to paint or draw them on. I've paid a lot of money looking for those regrowth systems made for eyebrows and I see absolutely no change. When I tried this I got a mascara tube with a gel brush instead of a spoolie. I filled the tube on my own and just take about a drop for each brow and spread it every where I want growth. Its very very important to not put too much on. You don't want to clog pores or drown your cuticles. I wipe the excess off my brows to the point there's just a small amount of shine but skin can breathe. I saw dramatic results in TWO days. I couldn't believe it! Of course it wasn't fully grown in and it was still patchy but there were a lot of hairs just beginning to grow. They were thick hairs too. Its truly amazing how well this works! Its so inexpensive and I have no question of whether this works. Sometimes I forget to put it on for a few days and growth slows way down. I'm so glad I'll finally get my eyebrows back. Its been a little over a month and I still have to powder them because of patches. But I have NO doubt they will come in. Before you spend 50$ on a 2ml tube of absolute crap, try this one. I know that different Castor oil work differently for specific purposes. But THIS one right here is IT for hair growth. Its not edible this one is meant for skin and beauty. You can't lose! I won't ever need another bottle again but if I did I would get this one again. My confidence is coming back fast. Now to find something like this for weight ;)

It's not just for use as a nutritional supplement! Most already know of the benefits of internal-use/food grade Castor Oil as a digestive aid in the promotion of regularity, but, used topically, Castor Oil works wonders! And as far as preference goes, most people recommend either the Home Health or Now Solutions Castor Oil (and I have used both brands faithfully), but for those with aging skin issues or highly volatile/sensitive (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc.) type skin concerns Now Solutions is less likely to trigger inflammation or reaction than other formularies. Castor Oil has natural antioxidant properties, and absorbed into the skin it helps to naturally minimize and prevent wrinkles as well as stretch-marks, and it even conditions hair when added in small amounts to shampoo or deep conditioner treatment! Great Castor Oil Tips: 1. Add about 1/2-tsp of Sublimed yellow Sulfur powder to 4-ounces of food grade Golden Castor Oil in a small 4-4.5ounce size nozzle/tint/applicator bottle for a superior growth aid (helps with mild to moderate forms of alopecia and general thinning). Look up Sulfur Yellow castor oil recipes on you tube to get ideas for customizing growth-oil blends. There are a lot of various recipes, but the main essential ratio is 1/2 - 3/4 tsp Sublimed Yellow Sulfur Powder to 4oz Oil base (the best blends use Golden Castor Oil, either on it's own or in a super blend of Castor +/plus Emu Oil -- but if you are sensitive to sulfur, you can use golden castor oil +/plus emu oil on its own). 2. For scalp dermatitis issues, spritz scalp with water and apply layer of aloe-vera, then apply light layer of castor oil to scalp, and cover hair with scarf overnight-- shampoo out next day with natural shampoo made from either natural-cosmetics' black soap or kirk's coco castile unscented soap (if hair is naturally finer/oilier, or simply leave in if hair is naturally med-highly textured/drier) as/if needed. 3. Also, a little added Castor Oil and natural vitamin E to a base of Coconut Oil or Jojoba Oil (ratios about: 1 part vitamin e oil, to 10 parts coconut oil and ½-part to 1 part castor oil) combine to make for a great all-natural body oil with full-on anti-aging and anti-stretch-mark properties! 4. Tips For Internal Use: smoothies/nutritional supplementation, only use castor oil that specifically says on-the-label for the occassional relief of constipation such as Walgreens Castor Oil, Sunmark Castor Oil (here on Amazon), or any pharmacy brand specifically marked for internal use--which is awesome also: Not only does Castor Oil aid with digestion, constipation and the occasional upset tummy, -- for those with dry or sensitive skin issues related to eczema, psoriasis, etc., a mere 1-tbsp of castor oil, taken once, every 2-3days (in smoothies or plain coconut water) assists the body in maintaining essential moisture balance levels/dew points from the inside out! ****Updated To Add: Some have noted that it would be simpler to use the larger Now Solutions or home Health castor Oil brands for internal use, however, they are labeled/prepared/formulated specifically for External-type-uses. Please Note Safety Concerns in Product Labeling: - Also, the labels on the Walgreens (pharm) and Sunmark brands however, do specifically indicate and/or state, internal-use instructions- " for the occasional relief of constipation" while the larger, Now Foods and Home Health brands either specifically indicate on the packaging for external use only /or advise against internal use. So while, it's true that Now Solutions and Home Health, etc. might all be 'food-grade', castor products, but -- the labeling implies otherwise. For consumer safety, I know the US labeling requirements (FDA) are very specific with intended use of 'some' things, so it could be that the bottles that don't specifically indicate use for relief of constipation taken in 1-2 spoonfuls may have additional processing techniques or preservatives/binders that the pharmacy-grade ones do not, so for safety's sake please don't use your castor or any other products off label.. It's strictly a household/consumer safety issue-- Note: If skin is very oily, use it to spot treat areas (under eye area, stretchmarks, dry patches, hands feet) overnight and rinse in the morning. If skin is very dry, then daily use,full-on for the entire face and body will leave your skin noticeably supple and smooth and o-so--soft! Apply full strength overnight to dry hands and feet (cover with cotton socks and cotton gloves). Overall, Now Solutions Castor Oil is an outstanding product, and a little goes a long way for healthier skin and hair. Our grade: B+ ; or 4.725-Stars!

This stuff is amazing! I am 54 and starting to see the signs of being 54, on my face. I am not going to do botox or fillers, I want to do something natural. I follow this well known male dermatologist on youtube who is in his 60’s and literally looks at least 10 years younger than he is, and he uses castor oil and other natural oils as part of his skin care routine. He said to go ahead to cleanse and put your other skin care products on before bed, then put a small amount of castor oil in your hand (around a dime to nickel size), rub your hands together and apply to your face to help hydrate and rejuvenate skin. He also says it is good for hair growth and you can apply it to lashes with a spoolie before bed (take care not to get it in your eyes though) or on your brows if they are thinning. So I thought, what do I have to lose? I have oily skin so I was worried about breakouts but so far I have had no problems. This is thick, sticky oil so I recommend keeping your hair pulled back from your face and neck while you sleep and change your pillow case often if you are a side sleeper. I wash my face before bed, put on my skin care products and then apply the castor oil all over my face and neck. My hubby says I am shiny when I come to bed, I say “no, I’m glowing” <tosses hair over shoulder like a supermodel> 😃. In the morning, I wash it off with Ivory bar soap (clean and simple😊) to remove it and start my morning face routine and makeup. I don’t know if it will help with any of my deeper lines and wrinkles, if it does, I will add an update here, but I can tell you that I’ve noticed a difference in the way that my skin looks: the brightness and the texture so far. I also put it on my hands every day before I leave for work, not a huge amount, but enough to just rub in and it actually just soaks in and stays on my hands even though I wash my hands throughout the day. I’ve noticed a big difference in the way that the skin on the back of my hands looks.

This is a great product for a great price. I've been combining it with CBD topicals for joint & tendon inflammation & it's been helping a lot. I love NOW products, I use them a lot for supplements too. I wanted to add my review because I saw the review saying the oil is a weird color and NOW's explanation in the product photos - and it's confusing. I bought anyway because I have that much faith in NOW but when I saw it, I thought, that's weird, if it changes the color, that can't be good. What wasn't clear to me is that the bottle is what has a different color - NOT the oil. The oil is still clear like it should be, the bottle makes it look darker because the plastic bottle has a greyish shade to it. I'm including a photo of the oil poured into the lid to show that it's clear & you can see that the bottle has a dark shade to it.

I use this for eyebrow growth. My eyebrows are my favorite feature, and I love playing them up with my Dipbrow. But I got a bad wax recently and she took off way too much. I was going to buy one of the $30 serums because I thought there was no way a DIY method would work for this. I read all kinds of blogs about stimulating hair growth, and they all mentioned CO. So I decided to just give it a shot. I've been using this about 2 months now. It's great stuff! I smear some on after a hot shower when my skin is extra warm & fresh. Then I massage it in for about a minute or so. Then I use a q-tip to clean up the skin around my eyebrows. It's a pretty thick oil so it does stay in place, which is nice. I noticed results within a few days. I got a little lazy after a while and forgot to keep up with it, but when I resumed, I saw results the NEXT DAY, and I was only applying once a day. That's really all you need. You can do this before you wash your face, or before bed. I even use it to remove my Dipbrow, then I reapply after washing my face. HOWEVER, don't use this to remove eye makeup. I did, and then I washed my face as normal, but my eyes had solid black rings around them that were impossible to remove, even with makeup remover. It's like the oil welds your makeup to your face when it gets wet. It works fine to remove brow stuff though, which is weird. I have no idea what causes this, but I looked ridiculous. Another use for it is your hair. I have very fine hair that gets oily fast, so I was skeptical of using this on my hair. I mixed about 7-8 drops with my shampoo and shampooed as normal. I was paranoid that I would be left with a greasy, impossible to wash out disaster. NOPE. Rinsed right out, and my hair felt so nice. My hair is super damaged from heat styling, and this made my hair feel so nice. My roots did not look greasy AT ALL. If anything, my hair actually lasted longer before it needed another shampoo. This stuff is amazing. I can't comment on if it made my hair grow faster because I got my hair dyed a vibrant color soon after and I didn't know if CO is color-safe, but it definitely did make my hair feel stronger and softer. I've also used this for shaving! I wet my legs, apply a thin layer of this, then shaving cream on top. It makes my legs soooo soft. I have super sensitive skin that cuts easily because it's really dry, but the oil adds a nice barrier to help avoid nicks. This product is well worth it. It's cheap too. You only need 1 drop per eyebrow, and only a little for shaving or hair use, so this will last you at least a year or two.

I use Castro oil every day on my skin. It helps with lines and supposedly is very good for you. Good quality product.

I use this on my hair with coconut oil and it has grown a lot of new hair. It is very good for my hair.

Very soft and effective on hair and skin

Excellent product! Delivery was very fast--received my order in the mail only a few days after purchasing. I ordered this to use on my eyelashes and roots (to soften and promote hair growth). I've noticed that my eyelashes are growing stronger now, and they don't break up as easily as they did before. Also very pleased with how soft it made my hair! I mixed this castor oil with some coconut oil and applied the mixture to my hair before bed, and washed it off the next day. My hair became much softer and developed a beautiful shine. It does take a few shampoos to wash out the oily residue though.

It's such a boon for hair.Had used it 7 yrs back and then stopped after getting results.Again purchased it a couple of weeks ago. If you leave the oil on hair overnight(alternate nights) and wash off with a mild shampoo next day you could definitely see the change in 2 weeks. Try to follow a balanced diet too. Now Foods please never change the quality of this oil . One I would like to suggest is pack this wonderful product in an amber bottle that would preserve its nutrients. Edit: diluted it with a little bit of extra virgin coconut oil and olive oil.Also a herbal powder instead of a shampoo to rinse hair whenever necessary

Very good product. I have been applying this oil for my hair for about one year and got good results. My hair loss has stopped drastically .