Baobab Oil

Common English Name: Baobab.

Botanical Name: Adansonia digitata.

Plant Family: Malvaceae.

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the seeds.

Origin: Africa.

Plant Description: A large tree that can live to be 1,000 years old. It bears heavy, white, pendulous flowers, and fruits.

Main Chemical Components: Oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid.

Blends Well With: Essential oils, other carrier oils.

Uses: Dry skin, dry hair., sensitive skin

Fun Fact: The baobab tree is nicknamed the tree of life because the bark, leaves, and fruit provide nutrition in a difficult environment.

Cautions for Use: None noted for use of the oil.