Learn about marula oil and its cosmetic properties. 

 The Marula fruit tree is native to South Africa. They grow like wild trees and were once rare, but they are now widely planted.

The Marula tree was considered sacred, and it was associated with fertility and happy marriage in ancient times.

 Many parts of the marula tree are used as ingredients in traditional food and medicine throughout Africa. Each Marula fruit has a hard brown nut with pliable white kernels in its core.

Marula oil is mainly extracted from these grains, but it can also be obtained from the outer shell of the nut. Marula oil is rich in protein and easy to absorb, making it an effective treatment for skin and hair.

 Marula oil is a relatively new ingredient on the cosmetic oil scene. Thanks to its light texture and nutritional properties, it has become a popular treatment for skin, hair and nails.

 Marula oil is used as an ingredient in a wide variety of cosmetics. It can also be purchased as an essential oil.

Useful ingredients include the following: