Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which helps moisturize and protect the skin ...

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On social media, castor oil has become a popular trend for various uses, from hair growth to weight loss. There have been millions of posts about the vegetable oil on TikTok, with many creators ...

Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it can ...

“The internet is all over castor oil as a go-to skincare product,” says Mary Alice Mina, M.D., F.A.A.D., co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta. People on TikTok claim that it has ...

A castor oil pack is a natural remedy that is claimed to help with a number of issues, such as poor liver function, constipation, and menstrual cramps. The pack is a cloth or a specially made pad that ...