Castor oil improves the appearance of dry hair and split ends. Applying it to either wet or dry hair can help smoothen the frizzy hair.
It attracts moisture wherever applied, hence it is beneficial for various skin issues like cracked heels, post-shave dryness, or flaky skin.
With a cooling sensation, it soothes the unwanted pain and prickle of the sunburn. And it has ricinoleic acid that helps reduce further inflammation.
Castor oil can also be used on small wounds, rashes, and other inflamed areas of skin to reduce swelling, redness, itchiness, and pain.
It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help cure and prevent acne and related issues.
Anti-bacterial properties of castor oil help soften and smoothen the cuticles if applied after a manicure and pedicure.