Why you should include castor oil as part of your beauty arsenal

Natural castor vegetable oil is appreciated for its countless virtues, starting with its fortifying and nourishing powers. Photo: AFP

If you thought you already knew all there is to know about castor oil, then it might be time to think again.

This oil, whose use in cosmetics dates back to the 19th century, is beneficial for hair, beards and nails, but also for skin – and through all stages of life. So it's perhaps not surprising that this oil is finding quite a following on social networks, scoring no less than 162 million views.