Baobab oil pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree, baobab oil is a luxurious, nutrient rich oil with many health benefits.
It is one of the most prominent oils from Africa, the tree is very unusual as it looks like it is growing roots upwards. This is why it it is often called the upside down tree. Baobab oil is thick and nutritious.
It’s a plant-based moisturizer with a plethora of antioxidants, Baobab oil contains the three omega fatty acids: Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9. It is rich in many other exotic fatty acids that are absent in other oils. These exotic fatty acids include Dihydrosterculic acid, Sterculic acid, Malvalic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Stearic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.
Due to its high saturated and unsaturated fatty acid content, Baobab oil is considered an excellent oil to improve the skin barrier function, by preventing reduced TEWL (Trans- epidermal Water Loss) that occurs as a result of an impaired barrier. It possesses hydrating, moisturising and occlusive properties and high percentages of palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids and Vitamin A and E. Baobab seed oil is regarded as a potentially therapeutic ingredient for acne treatment, due to its linoleic acid content. The application of linoleic acid for oily and problematic skin may result in improved sebaceous gland function and the prevention of acne formation.
The properties of Baobab Oil are:
Antioxidant – protects skin from free radical damage. Anti-Inflammatory – high content of omega fatty acids. Excellent moisturizer for the skin. Promotes rejuvenation of skin cells. Promotes wound healing. Protects the skin from excessive high and low temperatures. Stays moist for a long time.
