Are Castor Oil Packs Really Healthy? A Doctor Explains the Viral Trend

By New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 27, 2026

It seems there’s always a new beauty or wellness trend popping up! One that’s been catching our eye lately? Castor oil packs.
E! spoke exclusively with Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, founder of Iris Wings…
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