Uses of Castor Oil and Baking Soda

Do you know natural home remedies prepared at home can treat moles and wart? Learn more about the uses of castor oil and baking soda to make your home remedies.

Hello everyone! So we have already mentioned the benefits of castor oil combined with other ingredients such as hemp oil or garlic, but what about castor oil and baking soda? In this article, I would like to tell you about a combination that seems to be little known but very interesting: uses of castor oil and baking soda. Let us discover why and how to benefit from the virtues of these two natural ingredients!

Castor Oil – Pure or as a Mix?

Castor oil has become one of the leading products of natural cosmetics. Used since antiquity, it is a versatile remedy that has proved its worth. The testimonies of its positive effects, on the hair and the skin, in particular, are numerous! As for its uses, you will find on my site plenty of recipes to make the most of it.

Since castor oil is somewhat thick and viscous, it is often recommended to dilute it with another carrier oil, depending on the area to be treated. However, it is, of course, possible to apply it pure, especially on the skin, eyelashes, eyebrows, nails, or hair.

Do not hesitate to apply it on itchy skin or areas prone to dryness, such as the hands and the feet.

To mix, you can opt for jojoba oil, olive oil, or coconut oil. The last one is an unusual remedy. By mixing half of any of the above oils with half of the castor oil and letting it soak all night, it can be an excellent remedy to treat dry or curly hair.

Of course, you can also add essential oils to castor oil to make a DIY shampoo, scrub, deodorant, etc.

Why Baking Soda?

Baking soda is a staple ingredient. One must keep in the closet or pantry at all times!

The combination of castor oil and baking soda may seem odd at first. Yet, this is a very useful base in home cosmetics. Natural and economical, you probably know baking soda in the form of a white powder.

It is used primarily for home care products such as cosmetics, food, gardening, but also for healing (1).

Biodegradable, sodium bicarbonate, or sodium, does not have any harmful effects. It only has surprising virtues, and it is always good to have some at home. The baking soda castor oil benefits are great and help in a variety of ways.

It is truly a handy powder. Being effective against bad odors and sanitizing is just one of its many benefits. In cosmetics, baking soda is used, especially when brushing teeth and also a significant constituent in the composition of homemade deodorant.

You can also use it to enhance the effectiveness of your shampoo and to clean your hairbrushes or other makeup brushes. This powder is, in particular, a softener, but also a fungicide.

It is entirely possible to use it in combination with other ingredients for home maintenance, food, or cosmetics.  The castor oil and baking soda mixture are exciting and useful!

Health Benefits of Baking Soda and Castor Oil

The powerful combination of baking soda and castor oil make up for an excellent health remedy for various ailments. These includes:

• Lighten the dark skin
• Heal wounds, cuts, and burns
• Provide relief from itchy and red skin
• Remove ear wax
• Get rid of stretch marks
• Prevents Acne
• Provides comfort from bug bites

Castor Oil and Baking Soda For Face

The castor oil and baking soda mix create a blend for healthy, supple, and nourished skin. The cleansing properties of sodium bicarbonate make it possible to prepare an area to be treated with castor oil (2).

Bicarbonate and Castor Oil Poultice Recipe

The bicarbonate is used in this case before and after the application of the castor oil.

For this recipe, mix bicarbonate and water and carefully clean the area you want to treat. Then heat your castor oil and soak a compressor gauze in it thoroughly.

Apply this dressing on your skin, taking care to check the temperature of the bandage. Cover it with an adhesive film and place a bottle of hot water, a hot-water container, or other on it. Wrap everything in a towel and let it sit for an hour. Then rinse with bicarbonate remixed with water.

Uses of Castor Oil and Baking Soda

You can use castor oil and baking soda in the following ways:

Treats wounds, burns and bug bites

Castor oil and baking soda possess anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which help in healing wounds, burns, and bug bites.

Directions: 

1. Just mix half cup of castor oil with two tablespoons of baking soda in warm water.
2. Apply it to the affected region.

Get rid of moles and warts

You can use castor oil and baking soda to treat many skin ailments. Treating moles and warts is one among them. The combined ricinoleic acid (3) and bicarbonate will attack warts and moles and dry it to make it disappear.

Directions:

1. Prepare a thick paste of castor oil and baking soda. Apply it on the affected area and cover it with a bandage.
2. Repeat this habit for 3-5 weeks for better results.

Eradicates Fungal Infections

Due to the presence of anti-bacterial properties, the combination of castor oil and baking soda is effective in eliminating fungal infections like Athlete’s foot.

Directions:

1. Combine castor oil and baking soda in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Apply the paste on the fungal infected area.
3. Leave for 2 hours and wash with clean water.

Other Uses

Dr. William A. Mcgarey, in his book The Oil That Heals, assures that a mixture of castor oil and bicarbonate would be fascinating to treat skin cancer. However, given the lack of scientific studies on this subject, it is better to remain cautious about this.

Final Thoughts: Castor Oil and Baking Soda

Used either alone or in combination, these two products have excellent virtues. Don’t you agree? Do not hesitate always to have castor oil in your closet but also baking soda! This castor oil and baking soda mixture are, therefore, a combination tested and approved in my book! 🙂

What other combinations with castor oil have you used or use?