Phytoafrica | Mafura Butter | Baobab Oil

100% Natural

Unrefined cold pressed oils produced from wild collected seeds

INCI name: Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
Rich in essential fatty acids (linoleic, palmitic, stearic and oleic)
Stable for cosmetic formulations
Long shelf life
Unrefined hence containing all active component
High melting point
Traditional use: Popular in rural areas of Southern African countries as an effective skin and hair moisturiser

Benefits of Mafura Butter

It is a non-drying oil that quickly absorbs into the skin
It is rich in essential fatty acids which contribute towards maintaining a healthy skin
It spreads easily on the skin hence can also be used in massage products
Ideal moisturiser to strengthen and soften natural hair and alleviate dry and itchy scalp

Mafura Butter

Marula Oil

INCI name: Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Obtained from the southern African region
Stable for cosmetic formulations
Long shelf life
Unrefined hence containing all active components
Traditional use: Used as a skin moisturiser for both adults and babies

Benefits of Marula Oil

It has a very light smell making it ideal for formulation with essential oils
It is easily absorbed into the skin
It has shown to improve skin hydration and smoothness
It has oxidative stability 10 times higher than that of olive oil

Baobab Oil

INCI name: Adansonia digitata seed oil
Stable for cosmetic formulations
Long shelf life
Unrefined hence containing all active component
Traditional use: Popular in high temperate areas as a hair and skin moisturiser

Benefits of Baobab Oil

It is a fast absorbing oil that is non-greasy
Assists to improve skin elasticity due to its high vitamin C content
Ideal ingredient in hair moisturising products
Linoleic acid content ideal for products for oily skin

Other raw ingredients

Are you interested in purchasing uniquely African raw ingredients for your cosmetic products formulations? We are able to supply other African plant oils, butters and extracts upon request.