murphyAdansonia digitata oil
AKA: African baobab, Baobab
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Africa. Derived from the leaves of Adansonia digitata (baobab), a tree native to Africa in the Malvaceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried or fresh leaves.
Adansonia Digitata Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the leaves and the pulp of fruits of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91745-12-9, 225233-93-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR