Drumstick Seed Oil
What Drumstick Seed Oil is & what it does
Drumstick Seed Oil, more familiar as moringa seed oil from Moringa oleifera, is a botanical oil high in oleic acid and naturally stable behenic acid. It is commonly used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent prized for a light, fast-absorbing feel and good oxidative stability. It also delivers antioxidants and is popular in facial oils and balms. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Drumstick Seed Oil?
It is the oil from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, often called moringa seed oil. It is high in oleic acid and naturally stable, and in cosmetics it is used as an emollient oil.
What does moringa (drumstick) seed oil do in skincare?
It conditions and softens the skin with a light, fast-absorbing feel and good oxidative stability. It also delivers antioxidants, which is why it is popular in facial oils and balms.
Is Drumstick Seed Oil safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As with any plant oil, suitability can vary by individual skin type.
Sunscreens with Drumstick Seed Oil
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Always be pure Moon Cat Skin Relief Green Tea Sun Cream (SPF 50+ / Pa++++)
95/100
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Goodal Heartleaf Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Waterproof Sun Milk
89/100