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Safety and efficacy of Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst (Marula) oil: A clinical perspective.

Baatile Komane, Ilze Vermaak, Beverley Summers, Alvaro Viljoen

Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2015

Findings

Marula oil didn't irritate skin and significantly improved hydration and moisture retention in a clinical test of 20 women. The oil is rich in oleic acid (69%), which is a common moisturizing fatty acid found in many skincare products.

Design

Randomized Controlled Trial

Evidence

Strong

Journal

Journal of ethnopharmacology