Navel pulling is a practice rooted in Ayurveda and is thought to stimulate digestion. Castor oil may promote relaxation when you apply it to your skin. Using castor oil topically may cause skin ...

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 ...

A 34-year-old male experienced severe allergic contact dermatitis from 12-hydroxystearic acid in a lip balm and from hydrogenated castor oil in an underarm deodorant. He also had a positive patch-test ...