castor oil

noun

Definition of castor oil

: a pale viscous fatty oil from castor beans used especially as a cathartic and as a lubricant and plasticizer

Examples of castor oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This sea salt spray uses hydrating castor oil to lock down any flyaways and impart necessary hydration back to your strands. — ELLE, 23 Apr. 2022 Sandalwood essential oil, jujube fruit extract, lotus flower extract, and castor oil deeply nourish and soften the skin. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022 Swatch Group paired two of its brands, Swatch and Omega, for this take on the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, only in Bioceramic, a mix of two-thirds ceramic and one-third material derived from castor oil. — Carol Besler, Forbes, 10 Apr. 2022 Zinc Ricinoleate, a component of castor oil, works as an odor-absorbing agent. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022 This deodorant is formulated with aluminum to reduce perspiration, alongside castor oil to deeply condition your skin. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022 Top image: An inscription detailing offerings of money, wine, castor oil, wheat and barley made to the goddess Repit. — CNN, 10 Feb. 2022 Many lipsticks and lip moisturizers, including Aquaphor Lip Repair, contain castor oil, which is an allergen for some people. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Jan. 2022 Her second holy grail is the Leave-in Conditioner, which also contains hyaluronic acid and castor oil, to support healthy, soft curls. — Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 28 Jan. 2022 See More

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