Rich in nutrients and antibacterial properties, castor oil is celebrated for strengthening hair and promoting healthy growth.

Well, it's mixed at best. "Castor oil is sometimes credited with helping the absorption of other products into the skin," says dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch, MD. But, it has other purported ...

Scouted selects products independently ... where influencers pile on beauty treatments like castor oil packs, heatless curling rods, face masks, and mouth tape (among others) before bed in ...

Stylist spoke to consultant dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips to determine whether you should use castor oil on your skin. Read on for the benefits, the products, the dos and the don’ts.

Fighting acne and signs of ageing Although less known, castor oil also has many benefits for the skin, whether used alone or in combination with other ingredients. Sensitive skin, for example ...

Tumors Some people say that castor oil can penetrate deep into the skin, and that placing an oil-soaked compress over the site of a cyst or a tumor (such as one caused by breast cancer ...