castor oil
noun
: a pale viscous fatty oil from castor beans used especially as a cathartic and as a lubricant and plasticizer
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There is no scientific proof that castor oil removes toxins through the skin.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
The nourishing blend of calendula, sunflower, shea, and castor oils helps lock in moisture and protect color, leaving hair soft, shiny, and sun-safe.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 July 2025
Plus, while castor oil may get all the love for its hair-loving benefits, don’t sleep on using this French concoction above the chin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Avoid using castor oil packs during pregnancy unless approved by a healthcare provider.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
The nourishing blend of calendula, sunflower, shea, and castor oils helps lock in moisture and protect color, leaving hair soft, shiny, and sun-safe.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 July 2025
Plus, while castor oil may get all the love for its hair-loving benefits, don’t sleep on using this French concoction above the chin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Avoid using castor oil packs during pregnancy unless approved by a healthcare provider.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
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“Castor oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20oil. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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