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Does Castor Oil Really Deliver on Skincare Claims?

Summary & Verdict

💡TL;DR: Castor oil is hydrating but most “miracle” claims are a stretch.

🚦Hmmm 🤨 - 6/10

🔥Hot Take: Castor oil might moisturize, but don’t count on erasing wrinkles or dark circles. Vitamin E and collagen claims? Not so much.

Claim Breakdown:

🎯 Reality Check: Hmmm 🤨 6/10 (6/10)

📝 Why: Castor oil is moisturizing, but little evidence supports it removing dark circles. Hydration = yes, vanishing eye bags = nah.

🔗 Source: Dermatology advice (AAD.org); healthline.com


🐟 Biggest Whopper:

Claiming castor oil contains “retinoic acid”—nope, not even close!