Castor oil packs uses and putting one together
A castor oil pack involves the use of cloth soaked in castor oil which is placed on the skin. It's used to enhance circulation and to promote the healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. Alternative practitioners also use it to improve liver function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.
How is a Castor Oil Pack Made? Castor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat the pack.
A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions:
The right side of the abdomen. Castor oil packs are sometimes recommended by alternative practitioners as part of a liver detox program.
Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains.
The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders.
The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts.
Safety Castor oil should not be taken internally. It should not be applied to broken skin. It should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or during menstruation.
Materials Three layers of undyed wool or cotton flannel large enough to cover the affected area
Castor oil
Plastic wrap or ceram wrap cut one to two inches larger than the flannel (can be cut from a plastic bag)
Hot water bottle the heat speads upthe reaction but if you sleep in it over night you dont need the heat pack.
Container with lid you can reuse the same wrap up to 30 times keep chilled in between uses.
Old clothes and sheets. Castor oil will stain clothing and bedding.
Method 1. Place the flannel in the container. Soak it in castor oil so that it is saturated, but not dripping.
2. Place the pack over the affected body part.
3. Cover with plastic.
4. Place the hot water bottle over the pack. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes. Rest while the pack is in place.
5. After removing the pack, cleanse the area with a dilute solution of water and baking soda.
6. Store the pack in the covered container in the refrigerator. Each pack may be reused up to 25-30 times.
Oil Cleansing Method for AcneThis may sound crazy, but many people claim that washing their face with oil has cleared their face and kept it clear. Castor oil is used as a cleanser, and olive oil is used as a moisturizer. Grape seed oil is also used occasionally, as it has antibacterial properties. Here's how to do it: Apply castor oil to face and neck. You do not need to wash off your makeup first. Run a very soft washcloth (flannel is ideal) under hot water, place it over the face and leave it there until it becomes cool. Gently massage the oil into your skin for anywhere from one to 5 minutes, concentrating on your trouble spots. Remember to be gentle. Steam face with washcloth again. You may steam your face as many times as you wish. Gently wipe away the oil using your washcloth. Rinse cloth at intervals and be sure to be very gentle. Continue until there is no trace of oil remaining. Splash your face with cold water. This will close pores. Pat face dry Apply one drop of oil to the face as moisturizer. This is not necessary if you do no feel that your skin is dry.
To Pop or Not to PopAh, that is the question. While it is recommended that you not pop pimples, who are you kidding, if you've gotta pop, you've gotta pop. If you must pop that pimple, here are some guidelines: Only pop a zit that has a whitehead on top. If it hasn't risen to the surface, trying to force it will probably only make the pimple worse ' and hurt! Before you pop, take a warm shower or bath, or apply a warm, wet face cloth to the area, to soften the skin and open the pores. Wash your face well, removing all dirt, oil and makeup. Wash your hands Sterilize a needle with rubbing alcohol, or by holding it in a flame. A dirty needle will get more bacteria in your pimple, and you don't want that. Gently prick the top of the pimple with the needle Wrap clean tissue or toilet paper around your fingers, or use gauze pads Gently squeeze the pimple from both sides. Do not use your fingernails. When blood or clear fluid begins to ooze out, stop squeezing. Clean the pimple and apply an antibiotic ointment, or an ointment containing benzoyl peroxide (which kills the bacteria that causes pimples).