Baobab Oil
An African seed oil rich in linoleic and oleic acids plus tocopherols. Highly stable, fast-absorbing, and supports compromised barriers.
Linoleic acid restores barrier ceramide synthesis; tocopherols and sterols provide antioxidant action.
- Restores barrier
- Lightweight glow
- Antioxidant
- Stable
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
No notable contraindications reported.
Later treatment or moisturiser step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 1%–100%
Year-round.
Baobab fruit pulp used as a superfood.
No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.
Sustainable African botanical with strong fatty-acid profile.
The research behind Baobab Oil.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2014
Cutis, 2006
Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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