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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Meanwhile, panthenol and castor oil calm things down, soothing itchy irritation.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Some people may try natural remedies, like castor oil, to help manage symptoms alongside standard medical treatments.23
There’s limited research exploring the effectiveness of castor oil for psoriasis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Opting for hexane-free castor oil ensures that the product remains pure and safe for use on skin and hair.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with rosemary, its ingredients include tea tree oil (which targets dandruff), moisturizing castor oil, and the calming antioxidant bisabolol.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Some people may try natural remedies, like castor oil, to help manage symptoms alongside standard medical treatments.23
There’s limited research exploring the effectiveness of castor oil for psoriasis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Opting for hexane-free castor oil ensures that the product remains pure and safe for use on skin and hair.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with rosemary, its ingredients include tea tree oil (which targets dandruff), moisturizing castor oil, and the calming antioxidant bisabolol.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Castor oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20oil. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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