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Baobab Seed Vegetable Oil

Commonly known as: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.), African baobab vegetable oil, Boab, Boaboa, Tree of Life, Monkey Bread Tree, Palaver Tree.
Botanical name: Adansonia digitata.
Extraction process: Mechanical cold pressing, followed by filtration.
Family: Bombacaceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Seeds.
Location: Tropical Africa (Sahel, Senegal, Transvaal, Madagascar).
Flowering: From May until August.
Provenance, origin: Senegal, Ghana.
Phytochemical composition: Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid), monounsaturated essential fatty acids (oleic acid, palmitoleic acid), saturated essential fatty acids (palmitic acid, behenic acid, stearic acid, myristic acid, arachidic acid, lignoceric acid), vitamins (A, D, E, and F), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol), trace elements (iron, copper, zinc), minerals (sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium), amino acids (glutamic acid, aspartic acid, etc...), tannins, and phytic acid.
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Clear oily liquid; Color: Light yellow to yellow; Scent: Mild nutty, characteristic; Feel: Non-greasy, highly penetrative.
Physical characteristics: Quality: 100% pure, virgin, and of natural origin ingredients; Density = 0.910 - 0.930; Oxidative potential: Stable with an induction time of 12.9 (110°C, 10 L/h); Comedogenicity index: 0; Saponification index: 185 - 210 mg KOH/g; Refractive index: 1.5.
Benefits: Emollient, softening, hydrating, antioxidant, nourishing, regenerating, soothing, repairing.
Concerns: All skin types, particularly dry, tight, sensitive skin prone to discomfort; all hair types, especially dry, brittle, fragile, dull, and damaged hair; recommended for the prevention and care of stretch marks.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (masks, facial moisturizing creams, serums, lip balms, eye contour gels/balms, serums, scrubs, shaving gels); Body Care (hand/foot creams, shower gels, scrubs, moisturizing body lotions/creams, nourishing body balms, massage oils, stretch mark gels, bath oils, solid soaps); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, protective and strengthening masks, oils, hair balms, hair serums).

Method of Preservation

Baobab vegetable oil is stable; it is not susceptible to oxidation. It should be stored in a cool place (between 41°F and 59°F), away from light and moisture. It can be kept for 18 months under the previously mentioned conditions and in its original packaging.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of baobab vegetable oil, except in cases of allergy. Pregnant women and young children can use it. Avoid contact with the eyes.

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The baobab is a tree typical of Africa and emblematic of Senegal. It thrives in warm, semi-arid regions and can live up to 3,000 years, surviving long periods of drought. It is considered the largest succulent plant in the world. Its name derives from the Arabic "bu hibab," which means "fruit with many seeds," as its fruits can contain hundreds of seeds. Baobab oil is recommended in Senegalese pharmacopoeia for its anti-allergic and soothing properties. Rich in essential fatty acids (omega-6 and 9), which give it reparative properties, in cosmetics, this vegetable oil nourishes the skin and prevents the appearance of stretch marks.