Description

Baobab has been touted as one of the largest succulent plants in the world, the Baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of magnificence, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa. Also popularly referred in the African culture to as the Tree of Life , all parts of the plant including its bark, leaves and fruit pulp are used in traditional medicine. Baobab fruits are extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which gives the fruit a pleasant, sour taste.

This tree is one of the most picturesque trees of Africa, and it is often called The Upside Down Tree because it looks as if it is growing roots upwards. They usually thrive in the hot, dry woodlands on stoney, well-drained soils in frost-free areas of tropical African countries that receive low rainfall. These trees have a thick trunk which is usually thickest in the middle. The trunk is used to store water that enables them to survive several years of drought. They have a lifespan of up to thousands of years.

Our  Baobab is sourced from local farmers in northern Nigeria, it is milled from the seeds of the baobab fruits using traditional methods without any form of refinement, so there may be variation in colour from batch to batch.

This oil is cold pressed and unrefined, it is a luscious oil with a mild nutty aroma. It is strongly non-siccative (ie. it does not dry out on contact with the air) and has a demonstrably longer shelf-life than many other natural seed oils.

Origin: Nigeria

INCI:  Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil

Plant Part Obtained From: Seeds

Appearance:  Golden yellow to brown liquid (Our current batch is darker in colour than the previous)

Aromatic Description: Medium viscosity oil  with nutty odor.

Absorption: Absorbs moderately

Processing/ Extraction Method: Cold pressed /Unrefined

Comedogenic Rating: 2

Manufacturer suggested Usage : 1-100%

Consistency: Medium Viscosity

Common Uses / Benefits

Baobab oil is intensely rich and nourishing on the skin and hair making it ideal for numerous cosmetic applications. It contains almost equal measures of palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid. Baobab seed oil helps in improving the skin’s elasticity and relieve psoriasis and eczema. Additionally, baobab seed oil has pain-alleviating properties from burns and has even been shown to expedite the regeneration of epithelial tissue. Apart from the skin, Baobab oil is also extremely beneficial when applied to dry and split hair.

Whether your skin is showing signs of aging, has been damaged by the sun or the use of harsh skin products, baobab oil can help, thanks to its many nourishing ingredients that have the ability to heal the skin from deep within. Baobab oil is jam-packed with lots of vitamin C which is especially good for fighting signs of aging as it helps to stimulate collagen production in the skin while also promoting the restoration of mature skin. It is easily absorbed into the skin, without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue, it is great for all skin types and will leave your skin nice and smooth.

Cleansing with baobab oil is an excellent method for getting clearer skin,  Because oil dissolves oil, cleaning with a nutrient-rich oil like baobab oil won’t leave your skin greasy.

PLEASE NOTE: This oil is totally natural and unrefined, it cannot be guaranteed free from trace nuts and allergens. Kindly seek medical advice if you suffer from nuts allergy before using.

PLEASE NOTE: Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary from batch to batch  and packaging available may be different. Our products are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.