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

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There are microfibers in it that allegedly help build volume, while argan, jojoba, and coconut oil (note: not castor oil) help condition. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "CoverGirl’s New Mascaras Condition and Thicken Lashes," 2 May 2018 The oil works similar to castor oil, but more efficiently at high temperatures. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "This Purple Plant Has a Secret That Could Replace Synthetic Engine Oil," 27 Aug. 2018 Some other readers have had success getting rid of skin tags by applying castor oil to them. — Joe Graedon, M.s., And Teresa Graedon, Houston Chronicle, "Changing washcloths daily helps control acne," 23 June 2018 My neighbor suggested castor oil and gave me a little container of it. — Joe Graedon, M.s., And Teresa Graedon, Houston Chronicle, "Changing washcloths daily helps control acne," 23 June 2018 Simply find a mound, make an opening, pour in a cup of a homemade mixture (blend 1 cup warm water, 4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid, and 3 ounces castor oil), and then stomp on the hole. — Sunset, "Top Tips to Keep Plants Safe from Garden Pests," 22 Jan. 2018 Ricin is a highly toxic and naturally occurring lectin produced in the seeds of the castor oil plant. — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, "S.C. Woman Whose Boyfriend Died Under 'Suspicious' Circumstances Accused of Possessing Ricin," 2 May 2018 In this case, the brand included jojoba oil for its emollient properties, frankincense to calm and protect, castor oil to balance, and lanolin to moisturize. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Rituel de Fille Is Launching The Ethereal Veil Conceal and Cover, the Brand's First-Ever Concealer," 18 Apr. 2018 The scrub is also infused with conditioning beeswax, castor oil, and cocoa butter. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Burt’s Bees Made a Lip Mask," 28 Mar. 2018

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