Moles hate it!!” There is conflicting data on whether this works, dubbing this a theory. “Mixing castor oil and baking soda creates an ointment that may remove moles if applied for several weeks.

Stylist spoke to consultant dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips to determine whether you should use castor oil on your skin. Read on for the benefits, the products, the dos and the don’ts.

Despite some claiming that castor oil packs (cloths covered in castor oil, applied to the skin) help with bloating, digestion, and even constipation, more research needs to be done on the subject.