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Sweet almond oil is richer and more cushiony — great for dry skin, body massage and as a carrier oil. Jojoba oil is lighter, very stable and often preferred for the face and oily or combination skin. Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you choose, plus an important nut-allergy warning.

Castor oil can help dry, chapped lips because it's a thick emollient that forms a protective, glossy layer and slows moisture loss — it's a common ingredient in lip balms and lipsticks for that reason. Here's how to use it, what it won't do, and who should be careful.

Jojoba oil makes an excellent cuticle oil: it's lightweight, absorbs well and helps keep nails and cuticles moisturized, which can reduce the dryness that leads to peeling and splitting. Here's what it can and can't do, and a simple routine for using it.

Is almond oil good for your hair? What sweet almond oil can do for dryness, frizz and breakage, what the evidence doesn't support, four ways to use it, and an important nut-allergy warning.

Will castor oil make your beard grow? An honest look at the evidence, what castor oil can do for beard softness and the skin underneath, how to dilute it, and a simple beard-oil recipe.

Jojoba or argan oil? How they differ in composition, texture and feel, which suits oily, dry or sensitive skin and different hair types, and how to choose (or use both).

Is sweet almond oil good for your skin? Here's what it does well as a moisturizer and carrier oil, what the evidence doesn't support, how to use it on face and body, and an important nut-allergy warning.

Can castor oil strengthen nails or make them grow faster? Here's what it realistically does for dry cuticles and brittle nails, how to use it, and when nail changes need a doctor.

Jojoba oil is a great scalp and hair conditioner, but can it make hair grow? Here's an honest look at the evidence, how jojoba helps reduce breakage, and how to use it on your scalp and lengths.