Mongongo Oil - Virgin Organic

Organic Mongongo Oil, commonly referred to as Manketti oil, is cold-pressed extracted from the nut of the Schinziophyton rautanenii, the mongongo or manketti tree, native to southern Africa. This mongongo oil variety is virgin and organic certified, carrying a characteristic aroma and flavor profile. Virgin organic manketti or mongongo oil is sought after in the cosmetic and personal-care industry for its naturally high content of linoleic fatty acid, making this ingredient ideal in topical skin and hair applications. Even more noteworthy of this natural raw material is its high content of α Eleostearic acid which provides protection against UV rays that cause severe damage to the epidermis, resulting in manketti oil increasing in popularity in sunscreen formulations. Other everyday products that may include this exotic African oil are damaged hair treatments, shampoos and conditioners, skin creams, serums, or topical anti-inflammatory balms.