emollient
Marula Oil
INCI: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL
What is it?
Marula oil comes from the kernel inside the fruit of the marula tree, grown mainly in southern Africa. Makers crack the fruit's nut to get at the kernel, then cold-press it at low temperature with no solvents involved. Its fatty acid makeup is mostly oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat), which is the real reason it ho...
How is it used?
Add it to the oil phase. It needs no special heat treatment and is fully cold-process compatible.
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