These 3 African "miracle" oils from baobab, moringa, and marula have been used extensively by people in Africa for hundreds of years for their beneficial qualities.
6 benefits of Baobab oil
The baobab tree fruit is naturally rich in vitamins A and E and is a popular superfood increasingly used in cooking for its high vitamin C content.
The golden oil is extracted from the fruit's seeds. It is a fine, pale yellow oil suitable for all skin types, even sensitive ones.
The rich content of vitamin E is said to prevent scarring, speed up healing, and soothe irritated skin. The oil is therefore often used to treat eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea problems.
Baobab oil is quickly absorbed and improves skin elasticity, making it excellent as a massage oil, but it is also known for preventing stretch marks and providing firmness, which makes it a popular pregnancy oil.
Because it contains so many antioxidants that protect against external damage and nourish wrinkled skin while counteracting aging, it is also popular for mature skin.
Baobab oil is also a popular hair oil and is suitable for normal, dry, damaged and worn hair, and even works for dandruff. It is a true "all around" oil.
4 benefits of Moringa oil
Moringa is a tree, also called the "Miracle tree." Moringa tree leaves have become increasingly common as a superfood and are used as a nutritious supplement in smoothies and more. Moringa oil comes from the tree's seeds. It is a mild oil containing essential amino acids, chlorophyll, omega-3 fatty acids and is thus a popular health oil and luxurious skin oil.
It is a semi-fatty oil that can be used on the face, body, and hair. It makes hair shiny and soft and prevents dandruff and itchy scalp.
Moringa contains many antioxidants that protect against external damage and nourish wrinkled skin while counteracting aging, making it popular for mature skin.
Even though the oil soothes dry skin and moisturizes well, it also works for oilier skin with acne problems. Moringa cleanses the skin, its purifying effect leaves the skin with a more even tone and can be used to combat blemishes. It can be used as a spot treatment directly on blemishes.
5 benefits of Marula oil
Marula oil is a true luxury oil extracted from the fruit kernels of the Marula tree. The oil is very rich in fatty acids and antioxidants such as vitamin E. It suits most skin types, including sensitive, mature, dry, and combination skin. Traditionally, marula oil is used to reduce skin redness.
Marula oil contains many antioxidants that protect and nourish mature skin while counteracting fine lines. Only a few drops over the face are needed to restore the skin's natural radiance.
The oil provides deep moisturization and makes the skin more elastic. It is effective against stretch marks and improves skin firmness and smoothness. It preserves skin moisture while providing a pleasant feel.
Marula is also an excellent hair oil, nourishing and adding shine without weighing down the hair. You can massage the oil into your hair ends or use it as a hair mask.
As a nail oil, it provides support for brittle nails.
