Marula Oil

A yellow liquid carrier oil pressed from the seeds of the Marula tree.

Pale yellow liquid.

Sooth

A wee bit nutty and sweet.

Fast

Oil

Its light consistency makes it a fantastic addition to hair care products, body butters, lotions, and serums as it can lighten other oils, helping to create a lightweight, fast absorbing final product.

You don’t need it, but it’s a great luxury oil to have on hand, and thanks to its long shelf life you don’t have to worry about it spoiling before you get around to using it.

I’ve only ever seen refined for sale, and it’s lovely.

Fast absorbing, low scent, rich in antioxidants, rich in vitamins E & C.

It can be a bit tricky to find as it’s not very common.

Argan oil would make a good alternative.

I love it in hair care products and facial serums where its high antioxidant and vitamin content can really benefit your skin.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, marula oil should last at least two years.

Over time the liquid oil can become cloudy and some sediment will sink to the bottom of the bottle. This is easily fixed with a hot water bath, which will re-melt the sediment.

100mL (3.3fl oz) or less

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.