How to Use castor oil in a Sentence

castor oil

noun
  • Ricin is part of the waste from the beans when castor oil is made.
    — Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 27 May 2021
  • Keep reading for our guide to the best castor oils for hair growth.
    — Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Moles do not like to live in soil that has been treated with castor oil.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 10 June 2022
  • There’s even castor oil and panthenol to keep your brow hairs in tip-top shape.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Oils such as castor oil were used as a treatment for headlice.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Applying just a few drops of castor oil in your hair at a time is best.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
  • Leaving castor oil in your hair too long may lead to build-up or matting.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
  • The sentence said ricin is part of the waste produced when castor oil is made.
    — Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2020
  • It's made with castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin to pack in moisture to dry lips.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2020
  • The castor oil and panthenol in this formula care for the lash hairs.
    — Cheryl Kramer Kaye, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Save on the best castor oil for hair growth with these Amazon promo codes.
    — Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The recyclable and repairable brush heads are made of corn starch and castor oil.
    — Leslie Hsu Oh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • With black castor oil and biotin, healthier curls are just a few spritzes away.
    — ELLE, 27 June 2022
  • That said, there are no studies that show castor oil directly leads to hair growth.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • With black castor oil and biotin, its main goal is to restore and strengthen weak strands.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Add eggs, aloe vera, lemon juice, and castor oil to a blender and mix until blended.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 10 Sep. 2020
  • Christophe Robin is packed with aloe vera to soothe the scalp and castor oil to hydrate strands.
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Rub a dab of castor oil between hands and glide a very thin layer over frizz-prone areas on dry hair.
    — Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The same odor principle applies to moles that are repelled by the smell of castor oil.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • From castor oil to argan and rosemary, there are so many different hair oils to choose from.
    — Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023
  • The mascara is chock full of omega fatty acid-rich castor oil for lusher, shinier lashes.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The castor oil conditions and smoothes the hair to provide frizz-free results.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Ricin comes from the waste left over after processing castor beans, which are used to make castor oil.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2020
  • But since castor oil is known to help promote hair growth, this chemical-free option is worth a shot.
    — Brigitt Earley, Women's Health, 5 May 2023
  • Use castor oil, coffee grounds, or garlic and chili pepper spray to deter moles.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Then, lie on a towel (to avoid dripping castor oil) and wrap the castor oil pack with a plastic sheet.
    — Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Try out castor oil at night on your lashes to boost length and thickness with continual use.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Try out castor oil at night on your lashes to boost length and thickness with continual use.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Try out castor oil at night on your lashes to boost length and thickness with continual use.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • But the act of gently rubbing castor oil into the abdomen may be soothing.
    — Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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