Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

An excellent occlusive (moisturizing) and emollient oil derived from baobab tree seeds. It is known to be a non-irritating ingredient on the skin.
Moisturizing
Other functions
Origin
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Overview

Adansonia digitata seed oil is derived from the seeds of the baobab, "The Tree of Life", native to Africa. The tree is sometimes called a little pharmacy due to the fact that all of its parts are valuable. The seed oil has been used for centuries to make food since it is a great source of protein. It can also be used as a medicine for topical application.

In skincare, it performs as a great emollient that is rich in fatty acids and that makes the skin feel softer. It has also been proven to be an excellent non-irritating occlusive ingredient that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) that occurs as a result of an impaired skin barrier.

Science

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Komane, Baatile M., Vermaak, Ilze, Kamatou, Guy P.P., Summers, Beverley, & Viljoen, Alvaro M.. (2017). Beauty in Baobab: a pilot study of the safety and efficacy of Adansonia digitata seed oil. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 27(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjp.2016.07.001