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Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

What Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil is & what it does

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, often called manketti or mongongo oil, is a plant oil pressed from the kernels of the African manketti tree. It is used as an emollient and conditioning oil, prized for its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamin E. It absorbs relatively well and is often included to nourish and soften skin and hair. It is a popular natural alternative to more common carrier oils.

What is Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil?

It is a plant oil pressed from the kernels of the African manketti (mongongo) tree. It is used as an emollient and conditioning oil in skincare and haircare.

What does manketti oil do for skin?

It softens and nourishes skin and hair, prized for its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamin E. It tends to absorb relatively well for a plant oil.

Is Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil safe?

It is generally considered safe and well tolerated as a natural carrier oil. As with any facial oil, those prone to congestion may prefer to patch test first.

Sunscreens with Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

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