Thin eyebrows will definitely lessen your beauty and look. Growing eyebrows thicker can be tricky and you need some patience to achieve it.
Due to various reasons like over plucking, waxing, nutritional deficiencies, aging, genetics, threading, usage of poor cosmetics, certain health problems (like eczema, hypothyroidism and alopecia areata), medical treatments (laser radiation or chemotherapy), etc. will result in hair loss (including on the brow line).
Do you have sparse eyebrows? Want to grow thick, dark eyebrows that everyone envies?
The usage of eyebrow pencil and powder will fix the problem temporarily but to grow undeniably attractive dark eyebrows, you have to use castor oil as your natural remedy to thicken your eyebrows.
Why Castor Oil?
Castor oil has a numerous skin, hair and health benefits that include growing thick eyebrows and giving a nice lush appearance. The rich contains fatty acids and other nutrients in castor oil will trigger the hair growth. It is natural and cost-effective oil that helps people those who are trying a lot in re-growing their eyebrows (back).
It works in two ways – prevents the loss of more eyebrows and aids in the proper growth of more hair in the eyebrow. Castor oil acts as a natural treatment for both eyebrows and eyelashes. So, one can easily achieve beautiful long eyelashes and thick eyebrows with this castor oil.
How Does Castor Oil Work for Thick Eyebrows?
Here are some of its properties that explain you on how castor oil works to make your thin eyebrows as thick and lustrous.
- Castor oil has the high penetrative power that reaches the hair follicles and thereby facilitates the hair growth.
- The great source of ricinoleic acid in castor oil will help a lot in adding volume to the hair and also curbs rapid brow loss.
- It contains proteins, essential fatty acids (omega 3 & 6), linoleic acid, oleic acid, zinc, and vitamin E that help to stimulate the proper circulation in the skin, especially around the eye area to promote healthy and strong hair growth.
- Regular usage of this oil will help to nourish and moisturize the hair follicles deeply which in turn trigger the healthy hair growth from dormant follicles.
- It has antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that treat any microbial infections, reduces swelling, redness, and inflammation which may cause loss of brows hair.
- In certain cases, waxing, threading or heavy tweezing will result in a permanent thinning of eyebrows. In those cases, castor oil will work well in reversing this problem. It simply encourages the hair growth from the follicles even from dormant one.
Who should use Castor Oil?
The simple reply to this question is people those who want thick eyebrows but here is an explanation that for those this castor oil for eyebrows will help.
- Having extreme eyebrow hair loss
- Less hair due to over – plucking of eyebrow hair
- Undergoing chemotherapy or any other radiation treatments
- Waning of eyebrow hair volume
- To fill out with an extra bit of hair on their eyebrows
How to use Castor Oil for Thick Eyebrows:
Here are some best ways of using castor oil for thick eyebrows. Have a look at these castor oil methods and use them regularly to enjoy thick and dark eyebrows.
Method – 1: (Castor Oil with Peppermint Oil and Grapeseed Oil)
The castor oil eyebrow growth serum is easy to prepare and use for healthy thick eyebrows. Here the castor oil is mixed with essential oils (peppermint oil & grapeseed oil) to get best and thicker eyebrows growth. This hair growth serum will help to stimulate proper blood circulation and thereby promotes faster hair growth.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 1 tablespoon
- Grapeseed oil – 1/2 tablespoon
- Peppermint oil – 4 drops
What to do:
- Take an old empty mascara and pour castor oil, grapeseed oil, and peppermint oil in it either by using a dropper or pipette.
- Make sure that you have cleaned and dry that mascara tube and brush before using it.
- Tight its lid and shake all the ingredients well.
- Finally, apply this oil to your eyebrows at night before bedtime by using a cotton swab.
- Leave for overnight and continue the same process in every night till you get best results of thickening eyebrows.
Note: Peppermint oil when applied on the skin will cause a tingling sensation, especially close to your eyes. So, you may find vapors reaching the eyes and causing tears. But don’t worry, it won’t be harmful to your eyes. Or else simply use Cedarwood essential oil instead of peppermint oil.
Method – 2: (Castor Oil Eyebrow Growth Serum)
This serum helps you a lot in re-growing your last eyebrow hair very effectively. Here we are using castor oil with some essential oils and coconut oil in which all these ingredients will help you in thickening your eyebrows.
Let’s start the recipe.
What you need:
- Castor oil
- Coconut oil (melted)
- Rosemary oil – 1 drop
- Lavender oil – 1 drop
- Cedarwood oil – 1 drop
- Mascara bottle (empty) – 1
What to do:
- Fill half of the quantity of mascara bottle with castor oil.
- Then add 1 drop each of lavender oil, Cedarwood oil and lavender oil to this castor oil filled mascara bottle.
- Stir and fill the remaining quantity of mascara bottle with coconut oil but make sure leave a little space at the top.
- Close the bottle to shake all the ingredients well and this serum is ready to use.
- All you need is to gently brush the eyebrows with the mascara wand.
- One coat is enough to grab thick eyebrows and lustrous & long eyelashes.
- Repeat the process regularly to get quick results of healthy eyebrows growth.
Note: Avoid applying a lot of this serum why because there is a risk of this serum entering into the eyes and thereby causes burning sensation.
Method – 3: (Castor Oil)
Castor oil alone is an effective remedy that helps to boost the growth of eyebrows by nourishing the hair follicles and thereby promoting the hair growth.
What you need.
- Pure Castor oil
- Mild Cleanser
- Cotton swab
What to do:
- Take a cotton swab and soak it in a pure castor oil for a couple of seconds.
- Apply this oil to each eyebrow thoroughly.
- Then start massaging gently for 3 – 4 minutes with your clean fingertips.
- Let it sit for about 30 minutes to overnight and rinse the oil applied eyebrows area with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser.
- Dry them gently and continue this castor oil application for once daily up to a few weeks to observe hair growth in your eyebrows.
Note:
- This method works excellently to those people who have over-plucked their eyebrows, as it speeds up the growth and makes you enjoy thick eyebrows in a short span of time.
- Castor oil may cause burning sensation or irritation in some people those who are hypersensitive. So, in that case, stop using castor oil and use coconut oil to grow your eyebrows strong and thick.
Method – 4: (Castor Oil with Coconut Oil and Almond Oil)
Castor oil with omega – 6 & 9 fatty acids will help in re-growing the hair on the eyebrows. Coconut oil nourishes your hair follicles and brings a new life to the eyebrows. Almond oil helps to strengthen the hair follicles and prevent it from falling.
The usage of vitamin E and avocado oils will add an extra boost to your hair and thickens your eyebrows.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 2 tablespoons
- Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
- Almond oil – 2 tablespoons
- Avocado oil – 1/2 teaspoon
- Vitamin E oil – from 1 capsule
- Cotton swab
- Empty bottle – 1
- Small bowl – 1
What to do:
- Take a small and clean bowl and add coconut oil, castor oil and sweet almond oil in it.
- Then mix vitamin E oil (pinched from capsule) and avocado oil to this bowl.
- Stir well and apply this oil gently on your eyebrows and eyelashes by using a clean q – tip at night before bedtime.
- Let it sit for overnight and rinse the area in the next morning.
- Repeat the same process till you get strong, longer and healthier eyebrows and eyelashes.
Method – 5: (Castor Oil with Coconut Oil)
Castor oil has a thick and greasy texture which makes the people think before applying due to their oily skin. So, it’s better to dilute the oil with any carrier oil (like coconut oil or olive oil) which helps in nourishing the hair follicles and growing your eyebrows effectively.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 1/4 teaspoon
- Coconut oil – 1/2 teaspoon
What to do:
- Rinse your face and eyebrows with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water.
- Dry the skin gently and combine coconut oil (or olive oil) in castor oil in a small bowl.
- Apply this mix onto the eyebrows by using your clean fingertips.
- Massage gently for a few minutes in the direction of the hair growth till the oil absorbed by the skin.
- Let it sit for overnight and in the next morning, rinse the area with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water.
- Daily follow – up of this process will definitely help you in thickening your eyebrows.
Method – 6: (Castor Oil with Glycerin)
The usage of glycerin will help to boost up the efficiency of castor oil and thereby make the follicles produce thick and healthy hair growth.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 1/2 teaspoon
- Glycerin – 1/2 teaspoon
- Q-tips
What to do:
- Before starting the process, you have to wash your face and eyebrows thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Dry the skin gently and apply castor oil on the eyebrows by using a q-tip at night before bedtime.
- After that remove the excess oil with the dry end of the q – tip.
- Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then apply glycerin to the eyebrows just like applied castor oil before.
- Now leave the oil and glycerin for overnight and rinse the area with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water in the next morning.
- Repeat daily till you grow your eyebrows healthy and thick.
Method – 7: (Castor Oil with Aloe Vera)
Aloe vera exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and skin soothing properties that help to enhance the growth of your eyebrows along with moisturizing the area. This combination will act as an eyebrow boosting serum that not only enhances the hair growth but also makes you feel lighter when other with other castor oil methods.
What you need:
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
- Castor oil – 1 tablespoon
- Mascara Wand
- Empty mascara bottle or a jar
What to do:
- Pour castor oil and fresh aloe vera gel (or juice) in a jar or bottle.
- Stir well and keep it aside.
- Then rinse your face with lukewarm water and dry it with a clean towel.
- Apply this mix on the eyebrows by using a clean mascara wand at night before bedtime.
- Leave for overnight and rinse the area with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water in the next morning.
- Continue doing the same process daily to enjoy the growth of your eyebrows.
Note: You can also apply this castor oil method on your eyelashes to make them long and healthy.
Method – 8: (Castor Oil with Vaseline)
Vaseline is a well – known remedy for its ability to thicken the eyebrows as well as lengthens the eyelashes. This combination will help to restore the eyebrows which are thinned from the excessive hair removal.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 1/2 teaspoon
- Vaseline – 1/2 teaspoon
- Clean mascara wand or q – tip
- Small bowl
What to do:
- Take a small bowl and mix both castor oil and Vaseline till it forms a smooth mixture.
- Rinse your face with a mild cleanser and dry the skin with a soft clean towel.
- Then apply this mix onto the eyebrows at night before bedtime and massage gently for a few minutes.
- Leave for overnight and wash the eyebrows and eyes with a cleanser and lukewarm water in the next morning.
- Daily application of this mixture on the eyebrows and eyelashes will help to grow them strong and healthy.
Method – 9: (Castor Oil with Vitamin E Oil)
Vitamin E oil exhibits the antioxidant property that helps in fighting against the damage caused by free radicals and thereby promotes follicle health. This combination will help to repair the hair follicles and thereby restores the thickness of the eyebrows.
What you need:
- Castor oil – 1/2 teaspoon
- Vitamin E oil – 1/2 teaspoon
- Small bowl – 1
What to do:
- Pour vitamin E oil and castor oil in a small bowl and stir well until you get a smooth mixture.
- Rinse and clean the face with a mild cleanser and dry the skin with a clean towel.
- Apply this mixture on the eyebrows by using either q – tip or clean mascara wand.
- For best results, apply this mix on the brows at night before bedtime and leave for overnight.
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water in the next morning.
- Regular follow up of this process will definitely help you in grabbing dark and thick eyebrows.
Tips and Precautions:
- For best and quick results, other than using castor oil, you have to drink plenty of water and consume a healthy well-balanced diet.
- Castor oil won’t give instant or miracle results of thickening your eyebrows. So, you should be patient and use castor oil regularly to grab those healthy and thick eyebrows.
- Castor oil may cause an allergic reaction to those who are hypersensitive. So, if you’re first time user then do some skin patch test before using this castor oil for eyebrow growth. Stop using castor oil or any other ingredients in the above methods if you’re allergic to them.
- Never ever pluck the brow hair and if you want, you can use brow razor to shape your eyebrows look more tidy, as they are designed to shave the eyebrow area and also it will help the hair to grow thick.
- Take proper care while applying castor oil that not to get this oil into your eyes. If unfortunately, it happens then rinse your eyes immediately with water to clear the oil out of the eyes.
- Although there are various variants of castor oil but always buy 100% pure cold pressed castor oil or Jamaican black castor oil which is enriched with phytochemicals, fatty acids, and all essential nutrients.
- How long will it take? This definitely depends on several things like usage of eye makeup or commercial usage of products, improper eye care, healthy diet and lifestyle habits rather than using castor oil for growing your eyebrows. So, it may take a month or two months of time.
- Exfoliate the eyebrow area regularly by using a soft toothbrush to stimulate the hair growth. Rub the brush back and forth over the eyebrows for a couple of minutes to remove the dry, dead skin and also to promote the growth of new hair.
- You can also apply most of the above-mentioned castor oil methods to grab long eyelashes.
Final Word:
Have you tried castor oil for eyebrow growth? Do you know any other successful castor oil methods for eyebrows growth? How long did it take for you to observe the results? Share your experience with us in the below comments box.
