Rubbing castor oil in the belly button may trending on TikTok, but people have been doing it for a long time. Typically, the warmed castor oil is massaged in a circular motion in and around the ...

The Viral Castor Oil in Belly Button Trend—What a Doctor Wants You to Know Social media users rave about the wellness trend’s ability to debloat and promote digestion.

It might seem like a new concept, but castor oil has been on the scene for a while. Applying it to your body, and belly button in particular, is rooted in traditional Ayurvedic medicine from India.

In 2017, the Skims founder revealed she had six piercings total, including her belly button, one in her right ear, and four on her left ear. Of course, that number may have increased over the years.

“I think not having a belly button makes me really sad,” said Stroud. “I see all these girls in the industry that I have met who have bits and bobs but don’t love their bodies.” @kirsty ...