If you're curious about the mysteries of marula oil, you've come to the right place. Originating from Africa, this precious oil is extracted from the nuts of the marula, the fruit of the eponymous tree, also known as Sclerocarya birrea. Recognizable for its skin benefits, marula oil has become an essential in many skincare routines worldwide, and is also used in the cosmetics of our Africa range
Where does marula oil come from?
Marula oil originates from the vast plains of Southern Africa, where the marula tree grows naturally. This beautiful tree, which can live up to 200 years, is often considered sacred in many African cultures. Marula nuts, harvested when ripe between March and June, are dried and then cracked to extract the seeds. These seeds are then cold-pressed to obtain a pure, unrefined oil.
What are the benefits of marula oil?
Marula oil offers a panoply of benefits for the skin thanks to its rich composition of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins. Here are some of its main advantages:
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Intense hydration: Marula oil penetrates the skin quickly, offering deep and long-lasting hydration.
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Nourishing: The fatty acids contained in this oil strengthen the skin barrier, providing well-nourished and healthy skin.
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Antioxidant: Antioxidants like vitamin E present in marula oil protect the skin from free radical damage, thus delaying skin aging.
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Soothing: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, marula oil calms skin irritations and reduces redness.
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Repairing: Used regularly, it helps repair damaged skin, reducing the appearance of scars and imperfections.
How to use marula oil?
Versatile, marula oil can be integrated into your beauty routine in different ways:
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Daily hydration: Apply a few drops of marula oil to clean, dry skin morning and evening for optimal hydration.
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Nourishing serum: Mix a few drops with your usual moisturizer to enhance its nourishing power.
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Gentle make-up remover: Use marula oil to gently remove make-up and impurities.
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Hair treatment: Apply to dry or damaged ends to nourish and revitalize your hair.
Discover Nohèm cosmetics with marula oil
Marula oil offers many benefits for the skin and hair.
We at Nohèm have understood this well. By integrating it into your skincare routine, you can enjoy its moisturizing, nourishing and repairing properties for healthy skin.
Discover our firming body cream impregnated with a warm and voluptuous fragrance and offer your body a real cure of softness.
Our organic hand and nail cream enriched with Marula oil also offers a complete care experience that deeply nourishes, hydrates and repairs.
