africrops! Moringa Oil
- INCI Name
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
africrops! Moringa Oil is a natural, cold-pressed oil from the seeds of the Moringa plant (Moringa oleifera). Moringa oil is also allowed as a food oil under the EU Novel food regulation, due to its many cosmetic benefits it is however mainly used for the care and protection of the skin and hair. Moringa oil is particularly suited to care for problematic skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
- Cooking Oils & Fat Products
Product Families
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
- Edible Oils & Fats
Other characteristics
- Ingredient Name
- Moringa Oil
- Labeling Claims
Additive-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Additive-free; Clean at Sephora; Cold-Pressed; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
EU Novel Foods, EU Organic Certified, Organic Certified, USDA Organic
- Odor
- Grassy fresh smell; slightly earthy,
- Taste
- Nutty taste
- Content
- 100% Moringa-Oil (Moringa oleifera)
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Personal Care
- Shipment
Minimum order - 25 Liters; Packaging unit - 25 Liter canister, filled under nitrogen
- Appearance
- Golden-yellow, clear oil
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 Years
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Manufacturing
Made from hand-collected seeds of the Moringa plant. The seeds are cold-pressed and the oil is subsequently filtered. No additives are added.
- Benefit Claims
- Hair Protection
- Moisturizing
- Skin Protection
- Packaging Type
- Cans
- Country of Origin
- Kenya
- Storage Condition
The shelf life in original sealed containers and with recommended storage is at least 3 years.. It is recommended to store the Moringa oil in dark, cool and dry conditions. At temperatures below 20oC, the oil may solidify.
- Application Area
Moringa oil has a number of cosmetic applications. Due to its moisturizing benefits, it is ideally suited to care and protect the skin and hair. It can be applied its pure form or as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Cold Pressed
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Novel Foods
- EU Organic Certified
- Organic Certified
- USDA Organic
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Content of free fatty acids | max. 5 | mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value | max. 15 mEq O2/kg (0,4mEq O2/kg) | — |
Table 2 of 2
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Simple unsaturated fatty acids | 78 | % |
| linoleic acid C18:2 | 0.7 | % |
| oleic acid C18:1 | 74.6 | % |
| palmitoleic acid | 1.6 | % |
| linolenic acid C18:3 | 0.1 | % |
| eicosenoic acid C20:1 | 1.7 | % |
| erucic acid C22:1 | 0.1 | % |
| palmitic acid C16:0 | 6.1 | % |
| stearic acid C18:0 | 4.8 | % |
| arachidic acid C20:0 | 3.1 | % |
| behenic acid C22:0 | 6 | % |
| myristic acid C14:0 | 0.1 | % |
