Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Castor oil, which comes from the Ricinus communis plant, is commonly used as a ...

When we hear castor oil, we immediately think hair growth. The age-old hair elixir may have earned its reputation for our manes, but it turns out the rich oil has way more range than it gets credit ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Since castor oil is very thick, ...

Castor oil vs coconut oil which is better for chapped lips in winter? Let's know the benefits, differences, and best remedies to heal cracked lips naturally this season. When winter arrives, our ...

Which castor oils are best? If you only associate castor oil with something that kept grandpa “regular,” you’re missing out on a plethora of other uses this plant oil promises. Pressed from the beans ...

For more than two years, Sophia Pailov struggled with constant eye dryness, blurry vision and daily discomfort that interfered with her work and wellbeing. Standard treatments offered little relief, ...

If you’ve been in the market for an affordable, multitasking beauty product, you’re in luck! The much-maligned castor oil is a surprising celeb-loved skincare staple that not only promotes eyebrow, ...

Researchers at the University of Auckland are running a trial of castor oil as a potential safe and natural treatment for dry-eye disease following a successful pilot study. While exact figures aren't ...