Benefits of marula oil for beauty care

Marula oil is extracted from the seeds of the marula tree (Sclerocary birrea) that originally from South Africa. Previously, marula fruit was a food ingredient because of its delicious sweet taste. It is only during the last few years that this fruit has been processed into superior oil that offers a series of beauty benefits for the skin. Find out the many benefits of marula oil in this article.

Various benefits of marula oil for skin beauty

Quoted from various sources, here are a myriad of marula oil benefits that are a pity to miss.

1. Moisturizes the skin

For South African women, the seeds of the marula are often used to protect their skin from the hot and dry weather in the area.

Marula oil can be used on all skin types, from dry to oily to sensitive skin. This is because marula oil is useful for moisturizing dry skin, will not clog pores, and does not encourage excess oil production in the skin.

The palmitic acid content in marula oil will increase the skin's ability to retain moisture. Meanwhile, the content of oleic fatty acids has the unique ability to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin. This makes marula oil more effective at penetrating the skin than other types of oil. Not only that, its light and easily absorbed texture can moisturize the skin without leaving any residual oil on the face.

Additionally, marula oil has soothing properties, making it excellent for preventing irritation and redness in people with sensitive skin.

2. Prevent aging

As you age, your body produces more free radicals. Coupled with free radicals from environmental pollution, UV rays, and industrial chemicals, the effects of free radicals can cause oxidative stress in the body. As a result, your skin is prone to premature aging.

The high content of antioxidants and fatty acids in marula oil can neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress in the body, and prevent aging. Marula oil works to increase skin elasticity thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Not only that, the moisturizing effect of marula oil can also reduce fine lines due to aging.

3. Get rid of blemishes on the face

Apart from being moisturizing, the antimicrobial properties in this oil can help remove all kinds of blemishes on the face. Not only that, this oil has also been shown to fight pathogens that often cause acne.

4. Other benefits

Apart from treating facial skin, marula oil also has benefits for other parts of the body. This oil can be used on lips, hair and nails. You can treat dry and flaking lips with marula oil so that the texture is softer and has a natural pink hue.

For those of you who have brittle nails, this oil can also strengthen nails and nourish the cuticles so they look healthier and more beautiful. As for hair, marula oil will nourish the scalp and coat the strands of your hair so that they are protected from the dangers of the sun and the heat of hair dryers and curling irons.