The strategy is to encourage poorer families to catch the seeds (like today they harvest blackberries) and deliver them to a center where they will be treated and the oil extracted, bottled up and then marketed locally as hair lotion.
This project aims to harness the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis, a weed in certain places of the islands, which can produce the famous "Castor Oil", widely used by the comestic industry and also as medicine. The strategy is to encourage poorer families to catch the seeds (like today they harvest blackberries) and deliver them to a center where they will be treated and the oil extracted, bottled up and then marketed locally as hair lotion.
The money is needed to buy na oil extractor machine, glass bottles and this summer’s availability of seeds. The product will be sold in as na hair treatment in the local markets of the islnads and simultaneously will be sold over the internet, on E-Bay and the Facebook page. Castor oil can also be turned into soap, and this is the 2nd phase of the project.
The uses of castor oil are numerous and widely disseminated on the Internet. There are many brands of products for sale worldwide. The oil is considered by US Food and Administration as "safe and effective" even for internal use.
Their cosmetic properties are well documented. Castor oil when applied and massaged directly onto the scalp, stimulates the growth of strong and healthy hair because it improves blood circulation, which is vital for stimulating hair growth. Contains Omega 6 fatty acid that stimulates the scalp and hair follicles, strengthening the wires making the hair less brittle. It also nourishes the roots, moisturizes and conditions, leaving hair soft and smooth. Split ends and dryness are quickly corrected by the power of moisturizing oil. It is a good option if you do not want to use conditioner. Leaves more silky and shiny hair. Castor oil can also combat infections of the scalp, leading to hair loss. Its germicidal properties make it effective for the treatment of dandruff, folliculitis, seborrhoea, etc.
