Moringa Seed Oil 100ml
Moringa Seed Oil 100ml
Our multi-purpose single ingredient Moringa oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of Moringa Tree.
Moringa Oil for Skin: Moringa Oil is extremely nourishing and replenishing for skin due to its high nutritional content. This oil is high in Omega-9 Fatty Acid (Oleic Acid) and packed with anti oxidants. Use it as a facial oil for dry mature skin or as oil cleanser for oily skin type. It also works great as a massage oil with your gua sha/rollers/hand massage.
Moringa Oil for Hair: The oleic acid in moringa oil helps to strengthen the hair and retain moisture. It’s antibacterial properties can help keep dandruff and/or dry scalp away as well. Moringa has one of the highest naturally occurring levels of behenic acid, a common ingredient in hair conditioners which implies that it will also help in hair softening. Use it as a hair oil, add it to your hair masks or use as a leave in serum for dry and rough hair.
Moringa oil has been used as a medicinal folk cure and as a topical, cosmetic ingredient since ancient times. Today, moringa oil is manufactured for a wide range of personal and industrial uses.
- Cooking oil. Moringa oil is high in protein and oleic acid, a monounsaturated, healthy fat. When used for cooking, it’s an economical, nutritious alternative to more expensive oils. It’s becoming a widespread nutritional staple in food-insecure areas where moringa trees are grown.
- Topical cleanser and moisturizer. Moringa oil’s oleic acid makes it beneficial when used topically as a cleansing agent, and as a moisturizer for skin and hair.
- Cholesterol management. Edible moringa oil contains sterols, which have been shownTrusted Sourceto lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol.
- Antioxidant. Beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol found in moringa oil, may have antioxidant and antidiabetic benefits, although more research is needed to confirm this.
- Anti-inflammatory. Moringa oil contains several bioactive compounds which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both when ingested and used topically. This may make moringa oil beneficial for acne breakouts. These compounds include tocopherols, catechins, quercetin, ferulic acid, and zeatin.
Moringa oil is sometimes referred to as behen oil, or ben oil, because of its behenic acid content.
- Choose cold-pressed, food grade oil for cooking. Some forms of moringa oil are manufactured in large batches via solvent extraction, to be used as fuel or as a machinery lubricant. If you plan to use moringa oil for cooking or topically on skin, look for an oil that is cold-pressed, organic, and labeled for those purposes.
- Check how it’s manufactured. Also look for a manufacturer that’s transparent about the sourcing and production of its product.
- Look at the oil color and clarity. Look for an oil that is pale yellow in color with a slight scent of peanut. Some bottled brands may contain little-to-no moringa oil.