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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In that case, consider something like castor oil which can both strengthen and thicken them.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
With 65,000 five-star reviews, customers praise Sky Organics’ castor oil for its ability to strengthen strands, sprout new growth, and retain length.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
With 65,000 five-star reviews, customers praise Sky Organics’ castor oil for its ability to strengthen strands, sprout new growth, and retain length.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for castor oil
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“Castor oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20oil. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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