Most People Are Using Castor Oil Wrong — Here’s the Japanese Way

Castor oil is not a miracle, but most people are using it wrong on their face. Former Tokyo skincare counter advisor Emiko shows the six mistakes that make castor oil feel heavy and sticky, and the Japanese way to use it: layer water first, blend one drop of castor oil with camellia (tsubaki) oil, and press it in with the Japanese hand-press technique. Plus where castor oil works best after 40, a weekly Japanese oil pack, and how to choose a good bottle. 00:00 Castor oil is not a miracle 01:00 Why castor oil was never the Japanese secret 03:00 What castor oil really is 05:00 The 6 mistakes that ruin it 08:00 The Japanese way, step by step 11:00 Where it works best after 40 13:30 The weekly oil pack 14:30 How to choose a good bottle 15:30 Gentle warnings This video is general information, not medical advice. Patch test first, and talk to a dermatologist about any skin condition.