A woman's viral video showing her drinking an entire bottle of castor oil for skincare benefits sparked a debate, with some users expressing shock and curiosity, while others expected topical application as a moisturizer.
The video garnered over 900K views. Some families in South Africa have a tradition of consuming castor oil during school holidays, masking its taste with fruit flavors, despite children's apprehension.
Experts warn against ingesting castor oil without medical guidance, as it can cause cramps, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, and other harmful side effects, including laxative abuse and electrolyte imbalances.
While castor oil is considered a potent laxative and can be used as a moisturizer, for scalp health, and hair growth, medical consultation is recommended before using it for skincare or detoxification purposes.
Sources: The Indian Express, Bona Magazine, Yen News, The Ogemaw Country Herald, Jacaranda FM
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
