The benefits of mustard oil for skin are best acknowledged in the Indian subcontinent, where women massage themselves with mustard oil to get rid of sunburns, pull the heath out of the affected areas, and keep the skin moisturized in winters. Mustard oil fosters skin sweating that lowers body temperature, and thus, reduces excess water and salt from the skin. It also increases blood circulation in the body, so that the skin benefits from the relieving properties of the oil. Also, a quick massage with mustard oil before taking a bath can be of immense help in getting rid of all the dryness and itch caused during winters, for mustard oil is known for its antiseptic and antibacterial characteristics.

 Mustard oil contains vitamins A and E, along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, that help in the strengthening and conditioning of the hair.

Mustard seed oil has applications in personal care products like massage oils and muscle rubs.