Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil

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AKA: Manketti-tree, Marula Kernel Oil, African Marula Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil is tha oil expressed from the kernel of Schinziophyton Rautanenii
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Also known as mongongo nut oil, traditionally used by San peoples of southern Africa for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Valued for its high fatty acid content and traditional application to skin.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR