Shea Terra Namibian Marula Oil – 100% Pure Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin – Antioxidant-Rich Oil for Dry Mature and Sensitive Skin – Natural Moisturizer for Face Hair Scalp and Cuticles – 2 oz

Brand : Shea Terra Organics

Item Volume : 0.2

Item dimensions L x W x H : 1 x 1.7 x 4.8 inches

Age Range (Description) : Adult

Special Feature : Antioxidant

About this item

? Pure and virgin marula oil, cold-pressed from wild-harvested seeds in Namibia to retain nutrients and antioxidants

? Deeply hydrates and nourishes dry, mature, and sensitive skin while supporting elasticity and reducing signs of aging

? Multi-use oil for face, body, scalp, hair, and cuticles; smooths dry patches, balances oily skin, and enhances natural glow

? Sustainably and ethically sourced with local Namibian communities; supports fair trade and traditional hand-processing

Product specifications

Item details

Brand Name : Shea Terra Organics

Age Range Description : Adult

Skin Type : All

Number of Items : 1

Item Form : Oil

Target Use Body Part : Skin

Product Benefits : Cleansing, Moisturizing, Radiant Skin

Specific Uses For Product : Blemish, Itch

Model Name : Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Oil

Container Type : Bottle

Recommended Uses For Product : Soothing

Skin Care Application Time : Anytime

UPC : 851781001980 757170509757 794437324586

Manufacturer : Shea Terra Organics

Model Number : FC-2004

Manufacturer Part Number : FC-2004

Best Sellers Rank : #73,548 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #724 in Body Oils

ASIN : B00267AETM

? #73,548 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)

? #724 in Body Oils

Measurements

Item Volume : 0.2

Item Dimensions : 1 x 1.7 x 4.8 inches

Unit Count : 2 Fluid Ounces

Item Weight : 4.48 ounces

Materials & Care

Active Ingredients : Vitamin E

Special Ingredients : Extra Virgin Oil

Material Type Free : Paraben Free, Sulfate Free

Material Features : Natural

Features & Specs

Other Special Features of the Product : Antioxidant

Is Tinted : No

Additional details

Scent Name : Marula Oil

Product description

Marula oil is Namibia's ancient beauty secret. Growing wild throughout southern Africa, emollient marula oil is collected from the seeds of intoxicatingly sweet marula fruits. These seeds have tough shells which protect the precious oil. To get the oil, each shell is crushed by hand using a heavy rock. Once winnowed away, the seeds are sun dried then pressed in a mill. After it’s scrutinized in a lab, the marula oil is transported by air to Shea Terra in its most desired virgin state. This method preserves the fragile vitamins and phytonutrients of the plant. We have been getting our 100% pure Namibian Marula Extra Virgin Oil straightfrom the women of Namibia since early 2000.

Marula oil is known to be the most oxidant-resistant oil. Skin that doesn't prefer argan oil often does very well with marula oil. High in oleic acid, this is the perfect oil for dry, mature and aging skin, but is not recommended for acne-prone skin. Our pure Namibian Marula Extra Virgin Oil nourishes aging skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it helps to improve moisture balance and elasticity. It’s a wonder oil for those living in dry climates. Marula Oil is fast absorbing, light and has a non-greasy texture. Its high concentrations of nutrients, essential fatty acids and powerful antioxidants help protect against environmental aggressors and toxins to reverse photoaging, boost cellular activity, and slow down damage to collagen. This multipurpose oil can also be applied to hair to improve shine.

Tammie Umbel, Shea Terra’s founder, has been exploring remote villages throughout Africa for the rarest, power-packed ingredients on the planet since 2000. Shea Terra works with indigenous tribes to discover these potent ancestral plants and minerals and offers these Superhero Ingredients through our concentrated formulas.

Marula

Marula oil is valued for its nutritive, skin restoring properties. Rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, this oil helps to repair sun damaged, aging skin while forming a moisture loss barrier.

Since 2000, Shea Terra has been on a quest for natural beauty wisdom throughout Africa, exploring remote villages, trekking through miles of desert on camel back, and sailing into the depths of Nubia. Our journey has allowed us to tap into a wealth of indigenous knowledge and share these remote beauty secrets with the world. Through our diverse line of skin and hair care products, you can embark on this journey of beauty wisdom with us.

The Cold Pressed Method Preserves Potency

Please be aware that our 100% pure, cold-pressed extra virgin oils are not the same as infused oils or essential oils. Distillation is commonly used to derive essential oils from most plants: flowers, trees, vegetables and nuts. The distillation process involves high temperatures, as well as steam and water or a combination of both. For example, plants are sealed in a specialized still as water and/or steam is forced inside. The pressure squeezes out the oil, which is then condensed and collected.

Unlike essential oil, which is distilled from the seed, our cold-pressed extra virgin oil is the whole, complete oil cold pressed from the seed. The seeds for our oil are wild harvested by local inhabitants and sent to the mill for pressing before being sent by air to Shea Terra in its most desired virgin state. This method preserves the fragile vitamins and phytonutrients of the plant. Our oil is not pressed by hand until we order it, it’s also not refined or deodorized so it has a unique, natural aroma.

The first step to extracting oil is to ground the seeds or nuts into a paste. The paste is then mixed in an effort to make the oils better coagulate. In the cold pressed method, oil extraction relies solely on the pressure. No heat is added to the paste. This differs from heated oil extraction methods, which involve heating the paste. Adding heat to the paste increase the amount of oil produced, but the heating process degrades the quality of the oil. Oil created through heating sometimes loses its color, as well. Cold pressing usually produces lower yield, but higher quality oil. That’s why we prefer the using the cold pressed method for our oils.

Shea Terra is founded by Tammie Umbel, an enterprising super mom, who built the company while homeschooling 14 of her children. Shea Terra grew out of Tammie’s vision to develop natural skin care treatments that would not only heal and beautify those who use them, but also empower and enrich the lives of many impoverished villages and families throughout Africa.

Since early 2000, Shea Terra Organics has been working with cooperatives and conservation groups to source natural, organic ingredients in a sustainable and ethical way that would create economic opportunities and preserve wildlife. We share these indigenous, time-tested healing ingredients through our breadth of product lines, which include facial care, body treatments, hair herbals and maternity & newborn remedies.