It has supreme cleansing, moisturizing, dispersant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-acne attributes as well as vitamin E and other assorted properties. Various applications of castor oil are in cosmetics and personal care products like soaps, creams, shampoos, lip gels, lipsticks, hair oils, deodorants, perfumes, lubricants, sunscreens and other personal hygiene.