As someone that has been doing hair for over 10 years, and has worked with Celebrities and Fashion idols, I would have to say that beauty can really come from the inside! Kind of like energy, beauty is a feeling that someone holds, and is reflected exteriorly. And just to clarify, I find beauty captavating just as much as I find gritty cities or rough people interesting and intriguing. I think we all have qualities inside that can be highlighted, and after working in fashion, it has really expanded my horizons to the depths of humans, and where the beauty lies!
Health is where I find true beauty! Vitality & wholeness is something that I find truly beautiful and refreshing for everyone, and something that I would love to see everyone hold and have of their own. I was recently thinking that a good example of vitality is when you are on a really great trip, and you’ve finally had time to rest and connect back to yourself/life! That will no doubt show outwardly and uplift your outer appearance. That is a certain energy that you hold within that literally GLOWS 🌟
This whole post was meant to be about how amazing Castor Oil is, but I really think I needed to preface how important our health is, and I just like to discuss!!🍴 hehe Anyways, Castor Oil!! Castor Oil is a stable for everyone to keep in their bathroom or health cabinet. Castor Oil is made from a bean, and is a super thick oil that has been used dated back to the Ancient Egyptians. Not only does it have Anti-Microbial AND Anti Inflammatory properties, but also works with our body on a molecular level and stimulates. I first got into Castor oil because of my Lymphedema, and I heard it really supports the lymphatic system. I have lymphedema on my right leg, and use castor packs mostly on my neck since it doesn’t circulate naturally as well up there. It’s crazy how un-stiff my neck gets after and just overall less inflamed- its amazing, and will sometimes use it on my scar as well! It just stimulates all the liquid, and can even induce labor! 😲
Castor Oil is also a game changer for cramps! Ever since I moved to Europe, my periods have been actually frighteningly, significantly worse (which could be for a number of reasons- one reason, I think, is that I am really going through a whole process inside and out and another is the winters!) Working out, especially running on the treadmill + Castor Oil Packs are significantly helping though!! I have gone a few cycles without extreme cramping ever since I started to implement both of those.. My intuition to this is that my body/ female parts need to be stimulated to either get stronger or detox stagnancy and toxicity. I can literally feel my ovaries ache while im on the treadmill during fitness, which I feel is a really great thing, and I kinda love it after- I feel cleaner and more connected! Our bodies are really something..
Another way I like to use Castor Oil is for moisturizing and hair growth! The Anti Microbial properties make it great for hydrating and acne remedies (I wish I knew about this in High School!) and the molecular structure really helps stimulate hair growth. Apply to Scalp, Eyebrows, and Eyelashes and be consistent- you will DEF see results in a month or two. I also like to mix with rosemary oil, and really give my scalp a good, self-care :) massage- they both have really great properties for stimulating hair growth! especially around the hairline where its a bit thinner..
Feel free to do your own research on Castor Oil, because there is a ton more uses- I even saw for arthritis help! This is just an introduction to the amazing product, and some ways I like to use it! Let me know in the comments if you are interested in wellness/beauty topics or any questions you have!