Castor Oil vs. Lash Serum for Lash Health

What is castor oil—and does it work?

First things first: what actually is castor oil?

Castor oil is a natural oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant. That plant has deep roots in the beauty world. People have used castor oil for thousands of years, dating all the way back to ancient Egypt.

Castor oil has a thick, viscous texture. It is also high in fatty acids, especially ricinoleic acid. These fatty acids are natural humectants that help moisturize the skin and stop it from losing water.

People use castor oil in their beauty routines in many ways. They also tout various benefits of castor oil, such as:

• Eyelash and eyebrow health. Castor oil has long been thought of as one of the more effective natural lash health solutions—and more specifically, for hydrating and nourishing the lashes. Some people claim that applying castor oil to eyelashes gives them a lusher, healthier look and can help strengthen the lashes.
  
• Hair and scalp treatments. Castor is also used as a scalp and hair treatment. Some people massage the oil into their scalp to help with thinning hair. The basis of using castor oil for scalp health is the idea that the fatty acids in the oil can hydrate the skin, stimulate circulation, and promote stronger hair.
  
• Moisturizing dry skin. Castor oil’s thick, hydrating properties have made it a go-to treatment for dry, flaky skin. Many apply castor oil to the scalp, face, and body to lock in moisture and soothe irritation. Because it’s a single ingredient product, it’s also often a go-to for people with sensitive skin conditions or other medical conditions.
  
• Soothing split ends. As mentioned, many believe that castor oil can support stronger hair—and, as such, some people use it as a natural hair treatment to deal with damage, mend split ends, and protect from further breakage.
  
• Condition lips. While lip balm is the typical choice for people with dry, cracked lips, some go for a more natural approach—and use castor oil as a natural lip conditioner.

However, while castor oil is often hailed as a do-it-all solution for lashes, brows, and skin—particularly by people who prefer a more natural approach to beauty—there isn’t a ton of evidence to back up that claim.

Choosing the right lash treatment: Why you need to try RevitaLash® Advanced

When it comes to the best lash care products for healthy lash maintenance, there is just one multitasking product you need to take your lashes to the next level—and that is RevitaLash® Advanced.

RevitaLash® Advanced is an award-winning and category-leading serum that features exclusive, scientifically advanced technology to strengthen lashes and protect against breakage while improving flexibility and shine, resulting in dramatic-looking eyelashes. The RevitaLash® Advanced formulation includes a variety of ingredients to support healthy, lush lashes, including:

• BioPeptin Complex®: Our exclusive technology including peptides, biotin, lipids, and green tea extract rich in panthenol that helps condition, strengthen, and soften eyelashes—while defending from breakage and brittleness.
• Ginseng & Swertia Japonica: Plant extracts rich in antioxidants and vitamin B, which help protect and revitalize the lashes.
• Saw Palmetto: High in fatty acids and plant sterols to help condition and add shine to the lashes.
• Amino Acids and B Vitamins: Help fortify, smooth and condition the lashes.
  

With RevitaLash® Advanced, you have everything you need to support healthier-looking, stronger, and more hydrated lashes—all in a single serum.

Pro tip: Taking care of your lashes is important. But don’t forget about your brows! RevitaBrow® Advanced brings the same multifunctionality, brow-specificity, level of science, and ease of use as our lash serum. RevitaBrow® Advanced is packed with powerhouse ingredients—like:

• BioPeptin Complex®, our exclusive technology including peptides, biotin, lipids, and green tea extract rich in panthenol to helps condition, strengthen, and soften eyebrows while defending from breakage and brittleness.
• Ginseng & Swertia Japonica, which are high in antioxidants and vitamin B to help protect and revitalize brows.
• Calendula, a natural humectant which helps retain moisture for improved flexibility.
• Amino acids and B vitamins to help fortify, smooth, and condition.
  

So, make sure to add RevitaBrow® Advanced to your beauty care routine to ensure your brows look and feel as good as your lashes!