Description
Ximenia is also known as Seaside plum. Refined Ximenia seed oil is a highly viscous liquid to semi-solid with a weak, fatty odour.

Uses:
The oil is edible and used in cooking, but it mainly finds application as an immolient. Suggested uses include shampoo, moisturiser, soaps and lipstics.

Extraction:
Ximenia oil is mechanically extracted from the seed of the Ximenia or Seaside Plum.

Source:
The Ximenia is a spiny bush or small tree widespread in Southern Africa.

Key properties:
It is very effective as hair oil and skin softener.