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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Simply add a few drops of this gentle formula to your bath and soak your cares away while moisturizing your skin with aloe, Vitamin E oil, and castor oil.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
If your hair is thick or coarse, choose a heavier oil that locks in hydration (such as those that contain coconut oil, castor oil, or olive oil).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
The blend of castor oil, Vitamin E, and organic coconut oil ensures lasting hydration, while the cream creates the most stunning dewy finish.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
As this lightweight spray sets your makeup, your skin will enjoy a dose of hydrating glycerin and moisturizing castor oil.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
If your hair is thick or coarse, choose a heavier oil that locks in hydration (such as those that contain coconut oil, castor oil, or olive oil).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 July 2024
The blend of castor oil, Vitamin E, and organic coconut oil ensures lasting hydration, while the cream creates the most stunning dewy finish.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
As this lightweight spray sets your makeup, your skin will enjoy a dose of hydrating glycerin and moisturizing castor oil.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Castor oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20oil. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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