Marula

Carrier Oil

Sclerocarya birrea

Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa

About

An exceptionally stable carrier with an oleic acid content exceeding 70%, marula absorbs rapidly while leaving a luxurious silky feel. It is particularly prized for facial massage and mature skin formulations.

Marula oil has been used by southern African communities including the San and Zulu peoples for centuries as a skin moisturiser, leather conditioner, and food preservative. It has gained international recognition as a luxury beauty ingredient since the early 2000s.

Benefits

✓Exceptional stability and shelf life
✓Rapidly absorbing with a silky finish
✓Rich in amino acids for skin repair
✓Anti-ageing properties
✓Sustainably and ethically sourced from Africa

Pairings (26)

Excellent

Sandalwood

Marula is rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, amplifying sandalwood's moisturising and anti-ageing benefits for mature skin.

Excellent

Bergamot

Marula's luxurious skin-regenerative properties and light texture pair excellently with bergamot in premium skin-nourishing massage formulations.

Excellent

Rose Otto

Marula's light, rapidly absorbed texture and high oleic acid content pair beautifully with Rose Otto for luxurious facial and body massage.

Excellent

Lavender

Marula's luxurious skin-nourishing and antioxidant-rich profile pairs beautifully with lavender for premium facial massage and anti-ageing treatments.

Excellent

Neem

Marula's rich oleic acid profile and antioxidant content pair beautifully with neem for nourishing, antibacterial blends targeting problem or aging skin.

Excellent

Pomegranate Seed

Marula's rich oleic acid content and antioxidant profile pair superbly with pomegranate seed for a deeply nourishing, anti-aging facial or restorative body massage blend.

Excellent

Cedar (Virginian)

Marula's antioxidant-rich, fast-absorbing profile pairs superbly with Cedarwood for anti-ageing and restorative skin massage.

Excellent

Cedar (Atlas)

Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile complements Cedar's skin and lymphatic benefits in high-end body treatment formulations.

Excellent

St John's Wort

Marula's antioxidant richness and fast absorption complement St John's Wort well, creating a luxurious and deeply therapeutic blend for nerve and skin health.

Excellent

Clary Sage

Marula's antioxidant-rich and deeply nourishing profile pairs beautifully with clary sage for premium skin-balancing and stress-relief formulations.

Excellent

Olive

Marula's lightweight, fast-absorbing oleic richness beautifully balances olive's heavier consistency while adding its own antioxidant and skin-protective benefits.

Excellent

Agarwood

Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile and subtle, pleasant scent make it an ideal premium carrier to complement Agarwood in luxury massage blends.

Excellent

Sweet Almond

Marula's antioxidant-rich, fast-absorbing profile pairs beautifully with sweet almond for a luxurious and highly skin-nourishing massage blend.

Excellent

Grapeseed

Marula's oleic acid richness and antioxidant profile complement grapeseed beautifully for anti-aging facial massage blends.

Excellent

Rosehip Seed

Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile and high oleic acid content blend seamlessly with rosehip for luxurious facial and anti-aging treatments.

Excellent

Sunflower Seed

Marula's high oleic acid and antioxidant content pair exceptionally well with sunflower for a deeply nourishing and stable massage blend.

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