Castor oil
Topical castor oil visibly softens fine lines, firms skin laxity, brightens under-eye darkness, calms redness, and supports gentle cleansing and steady wound repair. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well when applied in lightweight serums. Because it layers easily, the oil fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
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Popular castor oil products
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Other castor oil products
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
What reviewers say about popular castor oil products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular castor oil product on Lovi.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Non-sticky texture ★4.7 · 12.0k+ reviews
Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil Thick, sticky texture ★4.5 · 75.0k+ reviews
Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil Effective makeup removal ★4.7 · 1.4k+ reviews
- Gentle and hydrating
- Clean rinse
- “melts waterproof mascara”
What people say about Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Castor oil for dry skin
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
Castor oil for oily skin
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
Castor oil for combination skin
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
Castor oil for sensitive skin
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
Castor oil for acne-prone skin
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
Castor oil for mature skin
- Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
- Sephora Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil
- Heritage Store Castor Oil
- Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil
- Aquaphor Lip Repair
Questions and answers
What does castor oil do for the skin?
Castor oil helps reduce melanin levels, wrinkles, skin laxity, and under-eye darkness when applied topically twice daily. It may also aid in wound healing by reducing edema, scabbing, and erythema while improving skin epithelialization.
How do you use castor oil?
Castor oil cream helps reduce infraorbital hyperpigmentation when applied twice daily for two months. It may also be used in ointments combined with balsam of Peru and trypsin to support skin wound healing.
Should you use castor oil in the morning or at night?
You can use castor oil twice daily, as applying a castor oil cream in the morning and at night helps significantly reduce melanin levels, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
Can you use castor oil every day?
Yes, you can use castor oil twice daily as it helps reduce melanin levels, wrinkles, and skin laxity over two months. Topical application is safe and effective when used regularly as studied.
Does castor oil cause purging or irritation?
Castor oil is unlikely to cause irritation when used in topical treatments, and hydrogenated castor oil beads have been shown to provide non-irritating cleaning.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
Which skin types is castor oil best for?
Castor oil is best for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin, with products like Aquaphor Lip Repair and Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil achieving top fit ratings. Lovi rates it as a Superior fit for dry skin, and a High fit for mature skin.
Research on castor oil
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