Reviewed by Sky Kim Fact checked by Anna Harris Key Takeaways Castor oil is known for its nutritional benefits, promoting a ...

If it seems like with each birthday you’ve noticed more hair in your brush and shower drain and less on your head, know that you’re not alone. More than half of women 50 and older deal with some ...

Castor oil, derived from the castor bean plant through cold-pressing of seeds, has been used for thousands of years as a ...

Castor oil, (yep, the funky tasting, ancient remedy) is the latest natural product that's being touted as a miracle worker for lacklustre locks. The natural elixir, extracted from the seeds of the ...

Cultures around the world have used castor oil for thousands of years as a natural healing remedy. In the Mediterranean, it was thought to increase a woman’s lactation, while in Africa it was used to ...

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Castor oil packs can be used up to three times per week. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which may reduce inflammation. The packs are generally safe but can cause skin reactions for people with ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Castor oil, which comes from the Ricinus communis plant, is ...

“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 ...