Castor Oil Packs: What Are They and How Do They Work?
From ancient memory to modern day ritual, here’s everything you need to know… Castor oil...

Written by: Samantha Nice
Written on: July 10, 2025
Samantha Nice is a seasoned wellness writer with over a decade of experience crafting content for a diverse range of global brands. A passionate advocate for holistic wellbeing, she brings a particular focus to supplements, women’s health, strength training, and running. Samantha is a proud member of the Healf editorial team, where she merges her love for storytelling with industry insights and science-backed evidence.
An avid WHOOP wearer, keen runner (with a sub 1:30 half marathon) hot yoga enthusiast and regular gym goer, Samantha lives and breathes the wellness lifestyle she writes about. With a solid black book of trusted contacts (including some of the industry’s leading experts) she’s committed to creating accessible, well-informed content that empowers and inspires Healf readers.
- 1. From ancient memory to modern day ritual, here’s everything you need to know…
- 2. What is castor oil and what are castor oil packs?
- 3. How castor oil packs actually work
- 4. The many benefits of castor oil packs
- 5. How to use (and apply) a castor oil pack
- 6. Are castor oil packs for everyone?
- 7. The takeaway