Why is Baobab Oil so good?

Baobab oil is made from the seeds of the baobab fruit. These seeds are rich in nourishing fatty acids. The oil consists of approximately 30 to 40% oleic acid (omega 9) and 25 to 35% linoleic acid (omega 6). What makes baobab oil special is its high content of saturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid and stearic acid, together approximately 25 to 35%. This makes this oil remarkably stable and gives the skin a wonderfully nourishing feeling. This exotic oil is therefore excellent for caring for dry and rough skin.

This oil also contains particularly many antioxidants and helps to intensively care for dry skin. Moreover, baobab oil hydrates the skin and hair exceptionally well. The skin absorbs this golden-colored oil relatively quickly, which is one reason why this oil is so pleasant to use.

How is Baobab Oil made?

Baobab oil is made from the fruits of the baobab tree which is found mainly in Africa. The tree is known for its characteristic thick trunk with a circumference of sometimes ten meters. The fruits of the baobab tree are the same size as a coconut. You can also eat these fruits, apes are certainly crazy about them!

The seeds come from the baobab fruit and are thoroughly washed by the local population after harvesting. Then the hard seeds are cold-pressed. In cold pressing, the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees so that all the nourishing substances of the seeds are preserved. During pressing, the oil is pressed out of the seeds, so to speak. After that, it is filtered and then the oil is ready for use. Nothing is added to the baobab oil.

Does Baobab Oil become cloudy in the cold?

Yes, it can, and that is completely normal. Baobab oil naturally contains a relatively high proportion of saturated fatty acids, especially palmitic acid and stearic acid. At temperatures below 18 to 20 degrees, the oil can become cloudy or grainy as a result. If it gets even colder, flakes can form or the oil can partially solidify.

That is simply part of this oil and has nothing to do with quality. It is how the natural fatty acids behave at lower temperatures. Let the bottle come to room temperature or warm it between your hands, and the oil will become clear and liquid again by itself.

How to use it

You often only need a few drops of baobab oil to give your skin and hair good care. This means you can make a small bottle last a long time, making it quite affordable compared to other oils or creams.

It has a light nutty scent and you can easily use the oil as a natural moisturizer. You can best apply the oil daily to damp skin, for example after showering. This golden-colored oil can also be used in aromatherapy massages.

Want to use it for your hair? Then let the oil soak into your hair and wash it out afterwards with shampoo.