People in Southern Africa have used Marula oil for hundreds of years. It protects the hair and skin against the harsh sun and weather conditions there. It’s no wonder that it’s now a prominent ingredient in so many beauty products.
Marula Oil comes from the kernels of the Marula fruit. It’s all-natural, very rich in protein, and easily absorbed. These combined factors make Marula oil an effective treatment for both hair and skin.
What makes this little-known multipurpose oil so special is that it is full of beneficial components such as:
Amino acids such as L-arginine and glutamic acid, which both have hydrating, anti-aging properties
“Amino acids”: National Center for Biotechnology
Fatty acids, like palmitic, stearic, oleic, and myristic acids, which all have moisturizing benefits
“Fatty acids”: Healthline.com “Omega-3-6-9 Fatty Acids: A Complete Overview”
Antioxidants, like vitamins E and C, free radical fighters that can prevent skin damage.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays and harmful pollution cause skin damage according to dermatologist Hadley King, MD
B vitamins may raise risk of lung cancer in men who smoke - Harvard Health
Free radicals: “Here’s Why You Need Antioxidants in You Summer Skin-Care Routine.”
Marula Oil is a multipurpose oil because people use it all over the body.
You can use Marula Oil as a moisturizer because it is so lightweight, and it absorbs so easily. It can be effective for softening and smoothing fine lines. It keeps your skin looking and feeling hydrated and healthy. It even works as a lip moisturizer.
Marula Oil nourishes your hair from the tip to the root. And it doesn’t make it overly greasy. The oil also works on dry, frizzy, and brittle hair just as well. It has properties that hydrate and prevent water loss.
B vitamins may raise risk of lung cancer in men who smoke - Harvard Health
National Library of Medicine: “Safety and Efficacy of Sclerocarya Birrea (A. Rich) Hochst (Marula) Oil: A Clinical Perspective”
Marula Oil effectively keeps your cuticles and nail beds nice and soft. This reduces hangnails, as well as painful, cracked skin around the nails. So how do you use Marula Oil?
Many shampoos contain Marula Oil. If yours does not, add a few drops of the oil to your favorite brand. Or you can massage the oil through your hair before you shampoo.