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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 ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Castor oil, which comes from the Ricinus communis plant, is ...