Moringa Oil

Moringa Oil

The moringa tree is called the miracle tree. And this is not surprising, because in its homeland, in India, this plant has been used for centuries to treat various diseases, including infectious and skin diseases. Moringa is appreciated not only as a medicine. All parts are edible, and the oil that is obtained from the pods of the plant is indispensable in cosmetology. The cultivation of this culture is mentioned in documentary sources many thousands of years ago. All parts of the plant are used in folk medicine and the life of the local population.

Nowadays, moringa grows in Egypt.

The peculiarity of moringa is a record amount of oleic acid, phytosterols and high resistance to oxidation.

Moringa oil contains a full range of biologically active substances necessary for a person to maintain health. It is rich in valuable organic acids such as linoleic and linolenic, oleic and palmitic, stearic and myristic, arachidic and behenic. Moreover, the content of behenic acid is so high that moringa oil is often called behenic oil. Behenic acid is widely used in hair conditioners and moisturizers.

In addition to organic acids, this oil contains a complex of vitamins, macro- and microelements, as well as essential amino acids.

Moringa has bactericidal and disinfecting properties, softens and moisturizes, protects the skin from negative environmental factors and neutralizes the effects of free radicals. This makes it an ideal ingredient in skin and hair care products.

Moringa oil has a conditioning effect on hair and is used to restore dry hair. Moisturizes the scalp, combats itching and flaking. Regular massage with this oil helps to get rid of dandruff.

Moringa oil is suitable for damaged and dry skin, relieves itching. Improves elasticity and soothes. Thanks to the content of phytosterols and tocopherols, it fights wrinkles.

Moringa oil tends to enhance tanning, in cosmetics it is used as an activator of UV filters, promotes the production of melanin.