Organic Marula Oil 10ml - Chleopatra

What is marula oil?

South African marula oil is full of vitamins C and E as well as several fatty acids.

Marula oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the marula tree, which is native to Africa. The oil has been used for centuries by African tribes to protect their skin and hair from the hot and dry climate of the region. Marula oil is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which are important for maintaining healthy skin and hair. It is often used in the cosmetics industry as a natural ingredient in skincare and hair care products and has anti-microbial properties that can help heal acne blemishes and scarring.

Marula oil is ideal for dry, dehydrated, sensitive, sun-damaged skin - post-treatment, stretch marks and scar tissue - while nourishing the skin. Great for all skin types.

Often used as an underlying face serum. The oil is mild and gentle on the skin, making it ideal for facial care.

Gentle on the skin and great for facial care. The oil is incredibly nourishing and moisturising and naturally softens and revitalises the skin.

The history of marula oil

The botanical name for marula is Sclerocarya birreawhich is a single-trunked tree with a round crown and a characteristic grey-spotted bark.

It is a tall, deciduous tree (15-20 metres high). The compound leaves are grey-green in colour. Devoid of leaves, the upper branches are abnormally thick and slender, like upturned fingers.

It is best known for its golf balls - medium-sized fruits that it bears in abundance during the summer.

They are round and oval and green when young, turning buttery yellow as they mature.

The thick, soft, leathery exocarp encloses a white, slimy pulp and a large, hard, woody stone. The seeds inside are white and nut-like.

The Marula tree is common in the lower lying areas of southern Africa, and is found in abundance in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

What is marula oil good for?

Marula oil is known for its remarkable ability to penetrate the skin. Marula has already attracted a lot of attention in the cosmetics industry for its dramatic ability to nourish, moisturise and improve skin elasticity, as well as restoring damaged hair.

The oil is high in omega-9 oleic acid and omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid. Marula oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

It is a non-greasy oil. Marula oil is said to soothe burns and reduce redness and scarring, for example after facials, peels and laser treatments. Its high content of tocopherols, flavonols, procyanidin and catechins makes Marula oil a powerful antioxidant and also enables the oil to retain its shelf life.

What can marula oil be used for?

Marula oil works really well as a facial serum. As a facial oil, marula has become quite popular as it gently cares for and nourishes the skin.

Price-wise, the oil is also related to the fact that it is most often used on the face, as a few drops go a long way and the contents are expensive.

Marula oil is far richer in antioxidants than even argan oil. The combination of omega 6 and 9 provides unrivalled anti-ageing potential and actively moisturises your skin at a deeper level than traditional moisturisers.

Those of us who struggle with acne and skin blemishes will find long-lasting relief with marula oil - the oil won't clog your pores and because it's so fine, it's also quickly absorbed by the skin, so its antibacterial properties will keep breakouts at bay.

What is marula oil particularly good for?

Due to its high omega 9 content, this oil penetrates deeper into the skin without blocking pores. This is great for people with acne. Also, people who experience some redness of the skin - for example around the nose and at the sides of the mouth - can also benefit from this oil.

The oil is super emollient and moisturises your skin. It's great for super sensitive skin as it's so mild in texture.

More facts about marula oil

The benefits of Marula oil don't just relate to skin care. The local women work together to provide income to 1,750 women in a highly marginalised area of Namibia and other countries where there are no other income-generating opportunities, learning how to manage their finances, take care of their children and their health, while creating an entrepreneurial spirit by marketing and selling marula juice in the local areas.

How to use

For the skin:
Apply a small amount directly to cleanse the skin, gently massage the oil into the skin. The African Baobab Oil will leave a non-greasy feel on the skin. Also try 1-2 drops mixed with your favourite lotion, cream or serum.

For hair:
For thick, porous and curly hair:
Apply directly to the hair to cleanse the hair before blow-drying. Alternatively, mix with a conditioner (which can be left in or rinsed out) and add a few drops of Baobab Oil. Allow the oil to moisturise the hair and then let it air dry - perfect for thick, curly, damp and starved hair. Baobab oil can be mixed with any of your favourite shampoos or conditioners. Rinse out after use if mixing with conditioner or shampoo.

For bathing:
Add a little oil to the bath to avoid the drying effect the water has on the skin.

Natural content

• Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
• Flavonols
• Procyanidin (condensed tannins)
• Catechins (Similar to antioxidants found in green tea)

Fatty acids in marula oil

Facts about marula oil