Description

Marula Oil

Common English Name: Marula.

Botanical Name: Scelerocarya birrea.

Plant Family: Anacardiaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the kernels.

Origin: South Africa, West Africa, and Madagascar.

Plant Description: A tall, deciduous tree, with an wide crown. It grows in wooded areas and has a gray, mottled bark. The marula tree produces a pale yellow fruit and nutty seed kernels (which contain the oil).

Main Chemical Components: Oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid.

Blends Well With: Essential oils, other carrier oils.

Uses: Dry skin, damaged skin, fine lines.

Fun Fact: A popular food source for elephants, warthogs, and giraffes in its native environment.

Cautions for Use: None noted for use of the oil.