Baobab des Saveurs Touloucuna oil

Other characteristics

Benefit Claims

Emolliency, Good Oxidative Stability, Nourishing, Sensitive; Emolliency; Good Oxidative Stability; Nourishing; Sensitive

Labeling Claims

• Cold-Pressed, Natural
• Cold-Pressed
• Natural

Odor

Characteristic

Usage

Use in cosmetic

With invigorating, emollient, and nourishing properties, it is applicable on skin and hair, directly or in formulations (soap, shampoo).

Medicinal use

Used for a long time in traditional pharmacopeia, Touloucouna oil is anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, analgesic (against rheumatism, muscle pain). Relaxing, it is used as massage oil. It is healing and is also used to treat skin diseases (skin lesions, psoriasis). It is effective against cellulitis.

Domestic and/or food use

Edible oil but whose consumption is not easy because of its bitterness. It serves as the oil to burn for oil lamps and is used to protect wood against parasites. It has a repulsive effect against lice and other insect bites.

Taste

Very bitter

Markets

Personal Care

Process

Cold pressure

PACKAGING

• 1 liter
• 5 liters

Appearance

Liquid, solidifies at temperatures below 25°C

Technology

Cosmetic Ingredients

Botanical Name

Carapa procera

Farming Period

Wild

Identification

Quality

Pure and natural, without any chemical treatment.

Oxidative potential

Little sensitive; Oxidative stability.

Vernacular Name

Carapa (French), Touloucouna (Wolof), Andiroba (Portuguese), Crabwood (English)

Country of Origin

Senegal

Storage Condition

Stable vegetable oil. To store in a dry place, away from heat and light.

Pressed Part of the Plant

Almond