Inside the seed of the African baobab fruit is baobab oil – a rich and nourishing tonic for all skin (and hair!) types. Never heard of baobab oil? Consider this your lucky day!
The baobab tree stands on sacred ground throughout Africa. It’s often called the “Tree of Life” for its lush fruit loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. It’s one of the only foods available during the dry seasons on the continent, making the tree prized by many cultures. It’s also often called the “upside down tree” for its thick trunk and spindly branches that look more like you’d expect a tree’s roots to look.
But baobab oil may be the tree’s most impressive secret. Not only is it edible and especially rich in omega-fatty acids (3,6, and 9), as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K. But it also contains other skin-loving nutrients including dihydrosterculic acid, malvalic acid, arachidic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid.
Rich in anti-inflammatory properties, baobab oil is excellent at smoothing skin and reducing the appearance of damage from the sun, aging, and a host of skin conditions. This of course makes it an excellent after-sun oil, but it’s also great as a multi-purpose skin and hair oil. Use it for dry, irritated skin (like eczema). Rub into your hair and scalp for relief of dandruff and dry scalp. Reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Relieve winter or summer chapped lips. Plus, baobab oil won’t clog pores, making it appropriate for acne-prone skin as well.
Like jojoba oil, baobab won’t leave skin feeling greasy or oily. The body quickly absorbs it and puts it to work. Baobab oil makes an excellent skin cleanser and moisturizer, even helping to boost collagen production. Collagen is responsible for keeping the skin looking and feeling more elastic. We naturally lose collagen as we age, making baobab an excellent choice in keeping our skin healthier and younger looking.
We handcraft our most nourishing African Organic Body Oil Blend with baobab oil for a deeply nourishing, relaxing and long lasting hydrating benefits. Your skin will feel incredibly soft and supple.
