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Moringa Carrier Oil Organic

Moringa oleifera

KNOWN AS THE OIL FROM THE 'MIRACLE TREE,' THIS SILKY, LUSCIOUS, AND HIGHLY STABLE BIO-ACTIVE OIL IS TRADITIONALLY USED TO DEEPLY FEED, REPLENISH, AND CALM EVEN THE DRIEST, IRRITATED, AND ATOPIC SKINS. AN EXTRAORDINARY DETANGLER AND CONDITIONER THAT STRENGTHENS AND DISCIPLINES DRY, FRIZZY, CURLY, AND COILY HAIR. BOASTS OUTSTANDING OXIDATIVE STABILITY, MAKING IT AN EXCEPTIONAL CARRIER BASE AND BLENDING INGREDIENT FOR ESSENTIAL OILS.

IDENTIFICATION

  • INCI Name: Moringa oleifera Seed Oil
  • CAS Number: 93165-54-9
  • SKU Code: CN-MOR-0100
  • Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  • Parts Used: Seeds (from Moringa tree pods)
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Common Names: Ben Oil, Behen Oil, Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Miracle Tree
  • Appearance: Pale yellow to bright golden colored liquid
  • Odour Note: Characteristic mild, pleasant odour
  • Quality: 100% pure and natural carrier oil

COMPOSITION & ACTIVE NUTRIENTS

  • 74.70% Oleic Acid (Omega-9): Provides outstanding emollient depth, locking in moisture and reinforcing skin barrier suppleness.
  • 1.20% Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): Helps to support lipid structures and maintain cellular hydration.
  • Vitamins A, C, and E: Delivers a powerful antioxidant suite that shields skin from weather-induced damage and targets fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Excellent Oxidative Stability: Highly resistant to rancidity, extending the shelf life of custom blends and acting as a supreme anchor for botanical active compounds.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

SHORT DESCRIPTION & INTERESTING FACTS

  • The African "Miracle Tree": Moringa is celebrated across the African continent for its incredible life-giving virtues. Every part of the tree—including the leaves, wood, roots, and seeds—is traditionally used as a superfood or for botanical health and body care.
  • Ancient Liquid Gold: Traditionally referred to as "Ben" or "Behen" oil, Moringa seed oil has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, where it was highly prized for its exceptional skin-beautifying properties and as a natural fragrance fixative.
  • The Great Detangler: When applied to hair, Moringa oil acts as a highly effective natural detangler. It coats the hair shaft to lock in moisture, smoothing out coarse textures and making frizzy, curly, or coily hair soft, supple, and beautifully manageable.
  • Eco-Resilient Crop: Moringa is an incredibly hardy and drought-resistant tree, making its cultivation highly sustainable and vital for soil preservation and local communities across Southern Africa.

KEY PROPERTIES & BENEFITS

For the Skin:
  • Comedogenic Rating: 3–4 (Moderately to highly comedogenic; best suited for dry, very dry, mature, or compromised skin barriers, and as a targeted wash-off or spot treatment for normal or combination skin).
  • Deeply Hydrating & Nourishing (+++): Penetrates deeply to cushion and feed severely dry, dehydrated, and flaky skin types.
  • Soothing & Calming (++): Exceptionally helpful in relieving, repairing, and comforting itchy, irritated, and atopic skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis).
  • Antioxidant & Well-Aging (++): Combats environmental stress and free radical damage, supporting skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles, and sagging areas.
  • Cicatrizing & Clarifying (++): Works to fade scars, minimize the appearance of dark spots, even out skin tone, and support the natural skin-recovery process.
  • Anti-Inflammatory (++): Reduces redness and comforts swollen, inflamed skin tissue.
  • Antibacterial & Antiviral (+): Offers mild, natural purifying protection to maintain a clean skin environment.
For the Hair & Scalp:
  • Nourishes & Disciplines (+++): Deeply conditions, strengthens, and protects dry, frizzy, and damaged locks.
  • Detangles & Smoothes: Softens coarse cuticles to ease combing, calm frizz, and make curls or coils silky and responsive.
  • Scalp Comfort: Calms itchy, flaky, or dry scalps, providing deep hydration right to the root.

HOW TO USE & RECIPE SYNERGIES

1. Sculpting & well-Aging Lift Facial Serum

A luxurious, firming facial serum to target sagging skin contours, fine lines, and dark spots.

  • How to apply: Massage 3–5 drops upward along the jawline, neck, and cheekbones, or gently tap under the eyes to target dark circles and puffiness.
  • Synergy option: Blend 20 ml of Moringa carrier oil with 5 drops of Organic Frankincense and 5 drops of Lavender essential oils for a deeply restorative, skin-toning evening elixir.
2. Silk-Finish Hair Mask & Detangler

An active pre-shampoo conditioning treatment designed to soften, strengthen, and smooth dry, coarse, or coily hair.

  • Recipe:
    • 30 ml Moringa Carrier Oil
    • 10 ml Jojoba Carrier Oil
    • 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
    • 5 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)
  • Application: Dampen hair slightly, apply the oil mixture from roots to ends, and comb through to detangle. Leave on as a mask for 30–45 minutes, then wash out with a natural shampoo.
3. Miracle Tree Joint & Muscle Soothing Rub

A traditional, warming massage blend designed to ease muscular tightness, breathing difficulties, and joint inflammation.

  • Recipe:
    • 50 ml Moringa Carrier Oil
    • 12 drops Organic Cypress Essential Oil (Cupressus sempervirens)
    • 10 drops Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil (Eucalyptus radiata)
    • 8 drops Ginger or Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Application: Massage deeply into stiff joints, sore muscles, or chest and back areas to ease congestion and discomfort.
4. Skin-Rescue Spot Treatment (For Lips, Hands, & Heels)

An ultra-nourishing balm alternative to target cracked, chapped, or flaking skin zones.

  • Application: Rub 1–2 drops directly onto dry, split lips, rough cuticles, or cracked heels and elbows to instantly shield and soften the skin.
  • Synergy option: Mix equal parts Moringa oil and Shea butter for a rich, protective winter hand and foot cream.

SAFETY & CAUTIONS

  • Pregnancy Warning: DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY. Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Skin Patch Test: Due to the unrefined, natural origin of our botanical products, trace proteins or allergens may be present. Always perform a 48-hour skin patch test on a small area of skin before full topical application to check for any sensitivities.
  • External Use Only: This cold-pressed carrier oil is intended for topical cosmetic and therapeutic applications only and must not be taken internally.
  • Keep Out of Reach: Keep tightly closed and store safely out of reach of children and pets.