The most impactful, though, is the castor bean-based biomaterial. “For traditional plastic frames, this is the key substitute,” Burkhardt says.

Castor oil applied topically has been attracting the attention of holistic health lovers everywhere, but here at MC UK, we're a little sceptical about some of the claims being made on the app.

Castor oil’s moisturizing properties make it a common ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops. However, those products are specifically formulated and tested to treat eye dryness, doctors say.

On TikTok, creators claim that that the oil can “ detox ” the body, but buyer beware: consuming castor oil, derived from the castor bean plant, can cause “explosive diarrhea.” ...