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I received my castor oil along with other ordered items in a timely manner. Everything arrived all in one piece and no damages/breakages, due to exceptional shipping/packaging practices. Thank you for that. Prior to ordering this castor oil, thanks to the internet, I learned you should buy organic castor oil that is cold pressed and is hexane free. It’s because this met that criteria, I bought this castor oil. Due to being indoctrinated into the world of essential oils, I have learned that all oils should be stored in a dark glass bottle. This oil met that criteria. Since my hair has become extremely dry, fly away, lifeless, and dull resulting in hair breakage, I decided to try a hot oil treatment to resolve my problem. I chose castor oil for this purpose because it’s what my mother used on her hair when I was a child (She also administered it to us as a “spring” tonic every spring stating it would cleanse our liver – and boy, did it work!). I warmed my castor oil in the microwave for a few seconds and applied it directly to my hair by pouring it all over my head (big mistake). I then massaged the oil into my scalp and throughout my hair. After about five minutes of doing this, I put on a shower cap and sat under a hair dryer for 30 minutes. After removing the shower cap, I massaged the oil into my scalp and hair again. Then I washed my hair – not only one time; but two more times. I still had oil in my hair! This is how I learned a little goes a long way. Especially, since the oil has the consistency of raw honey. The next time I use this, I will use a condiment container with a pointed end to apply directly to my scalp and just massage the oil onto my scalp and the ends of my hair. I might also use another oil with it like coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil it just to thin it a bit. Even with this mishap, my hair was soft, more controllable, and began to come back to life. Since ordering this castor oil, I have done a little research on it and have learned some of its medicinal properties. I have also learned homeopathic doctors have prescribed castor oil “packs” to their patients for various ailments with great results. As you know, packs aren’t the only way to apply castor oil topically. You can simply apply directly onto the skin and massage the oil into the skin. When I did this; it felt rather heavy and tacky at first but it later soaked into my skin. Apparently, it’s good to use for dry skin. There is a warning to test for possible skin allergies prior to applying to a large area, though. I think I will combine it with another oil for this, too. You can also soak a cotton ball with oil and apply it to an affected area, covering it with a Band-Aid for treatment. This is a method of treatment for toenail fungus. Nightly treatments take about two months to see any results. Best results are seen if you soak your foot in an Epsom salt bath prior to treatment. You can even use this as massage oil. Personally, I think I would add essential oils to it, as well as coconut oil. It’s well documented for use as a hair growth stimulant. So I won’t elaborate on this subject other than to use an applicator brush when applying to the eyebrows or eyelashes (you can also use a Q tip for the eyelashes). Did you know it can be used to treat dry eyes. One drop in each eye applied twice daily should do the trick. I’m giving this a try! Oh, it can also be used for treatment of dark circles under the eyes! I also learned it’s good to use for the treatment of acne. I’ll have to tell my daughter about this! And the list goes on and on. I strongly suggest you read a book entitled “The Oil that Heals” to learn of its many holistic uses. I received this product at a discounted rate to review, giving you my honest and unbiased assessment of said product. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to provide you with this review and hope it was helpful in you making an informed decision. I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my review. Please hit the “Yes” button if you found this review helpful.