What it is
Adansonia digitata seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the African baobab tree and is a stable, fatty oil containing oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids along with vitamins. It functions as a cushioning emollient that softens skin and improves the spread and feel of a formula. It is used in moisturizers, balms, stick products, and sunscreens as a nourishing lipid.
Safety & warnings
Baobab seed oil is generally well tolerated and conditioning. As a fatty plant oil it can feel rich, so those prone to congestion may prefer it at lower levels, though it is regarded as having moderate comedogenic potential at most.
Origin & sourcing
Natural oil cold-pressed or extracted from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata).
Questions everyone asks
What is baobab seed oil good for?
It is a nourishing emollient that softens and conditions skin while improving the spread and feel of creams, balms, and sunscreens.
Where does baobab oil come from?
It is pressed from the seeds of the African baobab tree, Adansonia digitata.