Desert Date Oil

Common English Name: Desert date.

Botanical Name: Balanites aegyptiaca.

Plant Family: Zygophyllaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the seeds.

Origin: Indigenous to Africa and the Middle East.

Plant Description: A medium-sized tree with spines on the branches which are arranged in spirals; the leaves grow from the spirals. It has yellow-green flowers and a gray-brown trunk with ragged bark.

Main Chemical Components: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid.

Blends Well With: Other carrier oils; essential oils.

Uses: Dry skin, mature skin, moisturize skin, all skin types.

Fun Fact: Rumored to have been used by ancient Egyptian royalty in skincare.

Cautions for Use: None noted for general aromatherapy use.