Pale yellow fixed oil with a weak fatty odour.
| INCI Nomenclature | Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil. |
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| Uses | Used as a superfatting oil in soap manufacture. |
| Extraction | Cold pressed from the seed kernel of the Marula tree. |
| Source | Marula is native to southern Africa. |
| Key Properties | Extremely stable, marula oil is rich in antioxidants and oleic acid. It is an excellent superfatting agent for use in soap. Shelf life 2+ years. |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 14:0 Myristic 0.15% |