Baobab Oil

Baobab OilProduct Description: Baobab Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), often referred to as the Tree of Life across the African regions where it grows. The baobab is known for its enormous size and remarkable longevity, with some trees living for thousands of years. The oil pressed from its seeds is golden yellow in colour with a mild, characteristic scent and a lightweight, smooth texture.

Product Description:

Baobab Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), often referred to as the Tree of Life across the African regions where it grows. The baobab is known for its enormous size and remarkable longevity, with some trees living for thousands of years. The oil pressed from its seeds is golden yellow in colour with a mild, characteristic scent and a lightweight, smooth texture. Baobab Oil is naturally stable and known to have a longer shelf life compared to many other carrier oils, making it a dependable choice for formulators. At Maduras Herbals, we supply Baobab Oil as a raw material for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY formulators, hair care brands, and skin care product developers looking for a versatile, lightweight carrier oil.

Botanical and Trade Names

Botanical Name: Adansonia digitata
English Name: Baobab Oil / Baobab Seed Oil
INCI Name: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Other Common Names: Tree of Life Oil, Monkey Bread Tree Seed Oil

Key Properties

• Cold pressed from baobab seeds with no heat and no chemical solvents involved
• Lightweight, smooth texture with easy absorption and a non greasy after-feel
• Naturally rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamins A, D, and E
• Unrefined and supplied in its natural state without bleaching or deodorisation
• Naturally stable oil with a longer shelf life compared to many other carrier oils
• Suitable for both facial and body formulations due to its light skin feel
• Compatible with other carrier oils, butters, and oil-phase ingredients

Applications

Skin Care Formulations: Facial oils, serums, anti-ageing creams, body lotions, balms, massage oils

Hair Care Formulations: Hair oils, leave-in conditioners, hair serums, hair masks, scalp treatments

Cosmetic Formulation: Carrier base for essential oil and aromatherapy blends, lotion and cream oil-phase ingredient, balm and salve formulations with butters and waxes

General Use: Bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY skin and hair care kits, salon and spa product formulations

Packing and Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in active use. Recommended storage temperature below 25°C. Refrigeration is acceptable for extended shelf life. Best before 18 months from packaging date. Natural variation in colour and scent between batches is characteristic of a cold pressed, unrefined oil.

Caution

Patch test is recommended before use on skin. In case of any allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist or physician.