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Is castor oil good for hairs and skin and for reducing fat? Does it have any adverse affect on health?
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Dear lybrateuser, -Castor oil is good for skin as it helps in prevention of sagging skin as it acts as a lubricant, as it prevents dry skin & helps to tighten loose skin, in combination with toning exercises & a well balanced diet & water intake, you can massage castor oil directly into the skin daily, adding lemon juice may also enhance its effects -heat the oil & allow it to cool for sometime, massage the warm oil in the scalp for healthy , shining hair -it has a strong laxative effect so an overdose can lead to dehydration, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea when taken internally.
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