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Hi i used castor oil on my face this evening and i am 16 weeks pregnant. please advise if this is safe or not.
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Castor oil: Hi, using castor oil on face just locally is fine, does not matter the stage of pregnancy. It does not get absorbed systemically to cause any problems. Wish you a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Answered 11/19/2020
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