Marula Oil
Marula oil has become the new go-to beauty oil that offers users heaps of functions. It’s used for moisturizing, cleansing, de-frizzing, and anti-aging. It’s also chock-full of antioxidants and essential fatty acids like omegas-6 and -9. It’s no secret that switching to natural beauty products is better for your body and health, but what does marula oil have that other beauty oils don’t?
This powerful multi-purpose product is not only nourishing to the skin, but also has the ability to protect your skin against environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution. It’s also highly-efficient at revitalizing lack-luster skin and restoring a healthy balance of moisture. Marula oil has long been prized for its natural beauty perks, and continues to be a “miracle” oil amongst women of all ages.
History and Uses of Marula Oil
Marula oil is extracted from the small, round fruits of the marula tree, which grow wild in South Africa. The fruits themselves taste sweet and are devoured by elephants, monkeys, and other wild animals. They are also made into juices and jams and consumed by humans. However, the real reward is the oil found inside. Marula oil is harvested from the edible nut found inside the fruit. These nuts have a delicate aroma and delicious taste.
Since ancient times, marula oil has been used as a beauty treatment due to its luxurious, nutrient-rich content and ability to be easily absorbed into the skin. It’s been a skincare staple for Ovambo women in northern Namibia for centuries, helping to hydrate skin that is consistently exposed to dry conditions. In fact, Kruger National Park refers to the marula tree as “one of Africa’s botanical treasures”.
How Marula Oil is Grown and Produced
The marula tree belongs to the Anacardiaceae or mango family, and can be found growing in Africa’s wooded savannah. According to the Limpopo Tourism Agency, the trees prefer warm, sandy soils in the eastern parts of the continent when they tower up to 15 meters (49.2 feet) in height. The fruit of the marula tree in which the oil is acquired are approximately the size of a plum and have a leathery yellow skin when ripe.
Pure marula oil is wild-harvested, natural, and cold-pressed with no added chemicals or heat. The fruit is gathered by hand, and the inner nuts are then sun dried to prepare them for shelling. Each nut is then cut to expose the blonde kernels that hold the raw virgin oil. These kernels are manually cold-pressed using a specially designed press to emit the rich oil free of nut casings and other impurities.
Key Advantages of Marula Oil
The benefits of marula oil are plentiful. The light-weight oil enriches and conditions skin from head-to-toe, and works at a cellular level to regenerate new skin for a glowing complexion. The fatty acids help to promote increased skin elasticity and collagen production, which helps to moisten dry areas and create touchably-soft skin. Antioxidants work to repair and regenerate skin to help you achieve a healthy, natural glow.
Marula oil also helps to protect skin. When applied, the oil forms a protective layer that minimizes the effects of harsh environmental factors such as cold winds and sun exposure. It’s gentle enough to use daily without clogging pores, but powerful enough to provide deep hydration and nourishment. The versatile oil is also beneficial for use on hair, helping to add moisture, while taming fly-aways and adding a natural shine.
Is your skin in need of some love and care? Marula oil is revolutionizing the skin care industry by attracting women of all ages and backgrounds to try a more natural approach to more beautiful skin. Pamper your hair and skin with the rich moisture of oil extracted directly from the source – no chemicals, toxins, or artificial colors. Experience the plethora of benefits for yourself after just one application of marula oil.
Buy Organic Marula Oil
Fast-absorbing and nutritive, organic marula oil has been traditionally used for centuries for skin and hair care. Lightweight and silky, it hydrates the skin and promotes elasticity and an even, balanced complexion. Smooth a few drops into skin and hair daily for a radiant tone and a soft, healthy glow. This oil is suitable for normal to dry skin types and is ideal for occasionally dry skin and uneven skin tone.
The marula tree is indigenous to the South African veldt, the West African Sahel, and Madagascar. This beautiful and leafy tree is drought-resistant and is an important source of food and resources for communities and animals throughout the African continent. A unique characteristic of marula is that it is a dioecious species, which means that each tree has a specific gender. Both male and female trees bloom from September through November which attracts insects who cross-pollinate the flowers. Animals snacking on the fruit also help to propagate the species through the dispersal of seeds.
To create golden marula oil, the fruits are harvested by village collectives and communities, and then the hard, round ‘nuts’ are separated out by hand. The nuts are cracked open to reveal small kernels, which are then slowly cold-pressed to produce the treasured oil.
Extraction Method: Cold-pressed
Refinement Techniques: Unrefined
Intended Use: Cosmetic use only
Packaging:
The 2 oz, 4 oz, 8oz and 16 oz. sized oils comes packaged in amber glass bottles. The 64 oz., 1 gal., and 5 gal. size comes packaged in plastic bottles.