An oil obtained from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing bush native to Northern India and the sub-Himalayan regions. It contains mainly oleic acid, as well as many additional anti-inflammatory compounds and high levels of vitamin E.
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.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
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.
Moringa oleifera seed oil is an oil obtained from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a fast-growing bush native to Northern India and the sub-Himalayan regions.
All parts of it are either edible or medicinal and the seed kernels contain a significant amount of oil (up to 40%) with a high-quality fatty acid composition. Also known as ‘Behen oil’, it contains mainly oleic acid, as well as many additional anti-inflammatory compounds and high levels of vitamin E.
Cosmetic formulations containing Moringa tree oil have skin-soothing properties and can provide the skin with a unique after-feel due to the presence of the behenic acid (3%–7%) in the oil. This fatty acid has emollient and occlusive properties that contribute to skin hydration.
It has been proven to have beneficial effects on inflammatory skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Science
1
Leone, Alessandro et al. “Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health.” International journal of molecular sciences 2016, 17:12, 2141.
2
N. Cheikhyoussef, M. Kandawa-Schulz, R. Bock, A. Cheikhyoussef. Cold pressed Moringa oleifera seed oil. Cold Pressed Oils: Green Technology, Bioactive Compounds, Functionality, and Applications. 2020. ISBN 978-0-12-818188-1.
3
A. B. Munhoz Cretella et al. Expanding the anti-inflammatory potential of Moringa oleifera: topical effect of seed oil on skin inflammation and hyperproliferation. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2020, 254, 112708.
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