Baobab Oil - the “Golden Serum”

Baobab oil is rich in vitamins A, D, E and F as well as a number of fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acid. Baobab oil is used as a topical ointment for muscle spasms, varicose veins and wound healing as well as a moisturizer for skin, hair and nails. The oil absorbs quickly into the skin, allowing for deep moisturizing to treat conditions like dandruff, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. It’s non-irritating, hypoallergenic, and non-greasy properties treat skin without clogging pores and creating blemishes.

Benefits of Baobab Oil

  • Hydrates face and body

  • Eliminates fine lines and wrinkles

  • Improves skin tone and elasticity

  • Treats sunspots, stretch marks and scars

  • Treats dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis

  • Regenerates and heals broken, dry hair

  • Alleviates acne, boils, fungal infections, sunburn, and rashes

  • Encourages rejuvenation of cells

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The “Tree of Life”

Baobab trees are sacred, majestic trees revered for their medicinal and nutritional properties. The baobab tree is often referred to as the “Tree of Life.” These trees have been known to exceed 90 feet in height, 80 feet in girth, and can live to be thousands of years old. All parts of the baobab tree have extensive uses including the: bark, flower pollen, fruit and seeds.

The seeds are cold-pressed to create a golden serum revered for its enriching and moisturizing properties.

Other Uses

There are hundreds of uses of the baobab tree.

The bark fibers create tannin for curing leather, along with making rope and cloth. Pollen from the flowers can be used to make glue. The pulp from the seeds is used to make paper or foods like jam, juice, and even beer.

The fruit, seeds, leaves, and pulp are all edible food sources rich in protein, iron, fiber, vitamins, and fatty acids.

Medicinally, the fruits, seeds, leaves, and pulp are used to treat a range of ailments from fevers to asthma to toothaches and even malaria. The stem, root and bark are antimicrobial while the fruit pulp and leaf extracts are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-viral. Smoke from pellets can kill the African malaria mosquito and housefly as well.