Marula
Carrier OilSclerocarya 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 (34)
Marula is rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, amplifying sandalwood's moisturising and anti-ageing benefits for mature skin.
Marula's high oleic acid content and exceptional skin-penetrating properties make it a premium carrier partner for Frankincense in facial rejuvenation massage.
Marula's luxurious skin-regenerative properties and light texture pair excellently with bergamot in premium skin-nourishing massage formulations.
Marula's high oleic acid and antioxidant content synergises with Calophyllum for a premium skin-regenerating and anti-inflammatory massage blend.
Marula's light, rapidly absorbed texture and high oleic acid content pair beautifully with Rose Otto for luxurious facial and body massage.
Marula's antioxidant and oleic-acid-rich profile supports skin healing and moisture retention in excellent alignment with copaiba's regenerative properties.
Marula's luxurious skin-nourishing and antioxidant-rich profile pairs beautifully with lavender for premium facial massage and anti-ageing treatments.
Marula's rich oleic acid profile and antioxidant content pair beautifully with neem for nourishing, antibacterial blends targeting problem or aging skin.
Marula's high oleic acid and antioxidant content create a luxurious, skin-nourishing base that amplifies carrot seed's regenerative benefits beautifully.
Marula's anti-inflammatory and skin-protective oleic acid content pairs excellently with clove bud's analgesic properties in a nourishing massage base.
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.
Marula's antioxidant-rich, fast-absorbing profile pairs superbly with Cedarwood for anti-ageing and restorative skin massage.
Marula's lightweight, deeply regenerative profile and high oleic acid content create a premium anti-aging base that perfectly complements carrot oil.
Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile complements Cedar's skin and lymphatic benefits in high-end body treatment formulations.
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.
Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile complements vanilla's protective and emollient properties, creating a premium anti-ageing and nourishing massage blend.
Marula's antioxidant-rich and deeply nourishing profile pairs beautifully with clary sage for premium skin-balancing and stress-relief formulations.
Marula's lightweight, fast-absorbing oleic richness beautifully balances olive's heavier consistency while adding its own antioxidant and skin-protective benefits.
Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile and subtle, pleasant scent make it an ideal premium carrier to complement Agarwood in luxury massage blends.
Marula's antioxidant-rich, fast-absorbing profile pairs beautifully with sweet almond for a luxurious and highly skin-nourishing massage blend.
Marula's oleic acid richness and antioxidant profile complement grapeseed beautifully for anti-aging facial massage blends.
Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile and high oleic acid content blend seamlessly with rosehip for luxurious facial and anti-aging treatments.
Marula's high oleic acid and antioxidant content pair exceptionally well with sunflower for a deeply nourishing and stable massage blend.
Properties
- Aroma
- mild, slightly nutty
- Consistency
- light
- Absorbency
- fast
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Premium price point