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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 (13)

Excellent
Sandalwood

Marula's silky, rapidly absorbing base complements sandalwood's meditative quality; together they create a luxury facial and body treatment.

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
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.

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Properties

Aroma
mild, slightly nutty
Consistency
light
Absorbency
fast
Shelf Life
24 months

Contraindications

  • Premium price point