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
Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Other functions
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
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