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Moringa oil, certified organic

NZ $11.00

02230

All Carrier Oils, Certified Organic Carrier Oils

Description

Moringa oil, certified organic

INCI

Moringa oleifera seed oil

Certification

Certified organic, BioGro

Appearance

Yellow to dark green. Can solidify in cold weather to a "slushy" consistency.

Plant parts used

Seeds

Extraction method

Cold pressed

Refinement

Virgin

Purity

100%

Origin

South Africa

Usage rate

Up to 100%

Typical fatty acid profile

Oleic: 73 - 77%
Palmitic: 6 - 8%
Stearic: 4 - 7%
Behenic: 4 - 7%
Arachidic: 2 - 5%
Linoleic: 1 - 3%

Absorption rate

Average

Skin type recommended

Most skin types, including dry, mature and/or combination skin

Vegan

Yes

Palm oil

No

Animal tested

No

 

Moringa oil’s exceptionally high oleic acid content means it penetrates easily and deeply into the skin’s surface, helping replenish natural oils and lock in moisture, making it an excellent oil for dry and/or mature skin. 
Moringa oil is rich in vitamins A and E.  These vitamins can help improve the elasticity of skin, and also act as natural preservatives, making it a stable oil resistant to oxidisation and rancidity, allowing for a longer shelf life. Because of this it is often used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy products.

Moringa oil makes for a deep penetrating moisturiser, excellent for night treatments.


Moringa oil comes from the seeds of the moringa tree, also known as the Miracle Tree and Tree of Life.

The tree is native to India, but it is now cultivated in many other parts of the world as it is a fast-growing tree that is drought resistant and thrives in harsh environments and poor soils.

These days, moringa oil is praised as an all-around wonder oil, but it has been used for its health and beauty benefits for centuries. It was also used in Egypt to protect skin from sand and dust whilst travelling in the desert, as it helps heal the skin after sun exposure.

It's called the drumstick tree (UK) because of the shape of its seed pods, horseradish tree (US) from the taste of its roots, benzolive tree (Haiti), and nebeday (Senegal). In Nigeria, it is called the idagbo monoye ("tree which grows crazily").


Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our carrier oils come in amber glass bottles with 28mm neck in volumes:
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml. 
Larger volumes must be packaged in plastic as glass becomes too dangerous to ship.
500ml: Amber PET plastic bottle with 28mm neck.
1L and 5L: PET white plastic jerrycans.

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