Here’s why castor oil is a skin and hair care must have!

Owing to its thick consistency and greasy nature, castor oil is often overlooked as a beauty essential. While commonly used as a remedy for constipation, castor oil is an amazing remedy to various hair and skin woes. More than just the laxative as shown in ‘Tom and Jerry’ here’s why castor oil is a must have on your skin and hair care regime.

As a lip balmDue to its hydrating nature and vitamin rich properties, using castor oil as a lip balm helps moisturize, nourish and take care of your lips.

Treats dandruff and other scalp conditionsOwing to its antifungal and anti-bacterial properties, castor oil helps clear up dandruff and other scalp conditions quickly with regular usage.

Thickens hairRich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which encourage healthy hair growth the regular use of castor oil helps thicken existing strands and give beautiful and shiny hair.

Dry skin remedyCastor oil is also good at treating such problems as skin dryness. After a couple of usages, your skin will become softer and supple and dryness will disappear.