Marula Oil

Standard of Production/Certification: Organic Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Processing Type: Unrefined Country of Origin: Namibia Organic unrefined marula oil is one of the most prized oils on the market for skincare formulations. It has a pale, yellowish-brown color, that is a bit more vibrant in the sun, and a pleasant nutty aroma. As far as its composition is concerned, it is very rich in oleic acid (69%) much like moringa and olive oils. It also contains palmitic acid (16%), linoleic acid (9%), palmitoleic acid (4%), and stearic acid (2%). Amazingly also, the marula fruit has an extremely high concentration of vitamin C, surpassing that of lemon, orange, and mango! Concerning the benefits of using marula oil, marula oil has been found in studies to significantly improve skin hydration, smoothness, and radiance and to decrease transepidermal water loss. Its ability to improve skin hydration and smoothness is due in most part to its high oleic acid content; oleic acid is an emollie