Baobab Oil

Baobab Oil (INCI Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with a near-even spread across oleic 33–45%, linoleic 23–32% and palmitic 19–27%. That balance gives good stability alongside a non-greasy finish.

• Also known as: Baobab Seed Oil, Tree of Life Oil, Monkey Bread Tree Oil
• Botanical name: Adansonia digitata
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to golden; Bland, very mild
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 24 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Oleic acid (C18:1) (33–45%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (23–32%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (19–27%) — Skin conditioning and protection
• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (2–5%) — Soothing, skin-conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (3–8%) — Skin softening

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: facial oils, stretch-mark formulations, baby skin care, hair serums and sensitive-skin-positioned formulations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Baobab Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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