The Beauty Benefits Of Marula Oil

It seems that Africa is a very fertile ground for many endemic, obscure-sounding plants that give us the best facial oils we can use. So far, argan oil has been everyone’s favorite, but that is only because they haven’t yet met the newest multi-purpose miraculous oil that is revolutionizing the beauty market. Step aside, argan, there’s a new oil on the shelf – Marula oil.

What is Marula oil?

The geographic position and climate of Southern Africa and Madagascar (characterized by low rainfall and abundant bright sunshine) created the perfect conditions for the marula trees to bear their sweet fruit. For centuries, marula oil has been hand-harvested by the women in village collectives, from the seed kernel inside the delicious fruit, and widely used for its medicinal and beauty properties. Whether you use it on its own, or mix it with another skincare product, the oil is very light, fast-absorbing and highly nutritious. The fruit, the leaves and the bark of the tree can do wonders for the skin, mostly due to the high content of vitamin C (4 times more than an orange) and other antioxidants, such as vitamin E and flavonoids. It’s enough to say that marula oil contains 60% more antioxidants than argan oil.

What else does Marula oil contain?

Marula oil is packed with monounsaturated fatty acids, namely oleic acid, but it also contains significant concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as alpha-linolenic and linoleic, as well as saturated fatty acids, arachidonic, stearic, and palmitic. Other beneficial natural compounds found in marula oil include tocopherols, sterols, procyanidin, galactomannan, and catechins. 

Why do we use Marula oil?

1. Marula Oil Takes Years Off Your Face

Thanks to its deeply moisturizing effect, marula oil plumps up the skin and restores its suppleness, allowing you to enjoy a smooth and glowing complexion, all year round. What's more, the omega fatty acids repair the damage caused by free radicals, thus prevent photo-aging. Last but not least, marula oil stimulates collagen production, improving skin’s elasticity and firmness.

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2. Marula Oil Conditions From Head To Toe

Only a few drops of this super-light oil, applied on the face, neck, or décolleté, are enough to re-hydrate the skin in-depth and at the same time lock the moisture in. Even the dry areas around the elbows and the heels will instantly feel velvety smooth to the touch, due to the highly nourishing composition of marula oil. Marula oil provides long-lasting hydration and helps you maintain your skin silky smooth and supple all day long.

3. Marula Oil Protects Your Skin Day And Night

The high levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, phenolic compounds, and essential amino acids boost cell renewal and provide advanced protection against external, skin-damaging elements. While marula oil minimizes the negative effects of excess sun exposure, cold winds, and pollution, it also works at night and fortifies your skin from within, while you sleep. According to beauty experts, marula oil is one of the best all-natural, nourishing, nutrient-rich elixirs you can give your skin before bedtime. 

4. Marula Oil Benefits All Skin Types

Marula oil has a rich composition, yet light texture, therefore it is suitable for all skin types. And yes, – it works like charm, even for oily skin, because it does not leave any greasy residue, nor it clogs pores. Try it!