Common Name(s): Jatropha mahafalensis seed oil,malagasy jatropha oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides sustainable emolliency from the drought-resistant malagasy jatropha species.
Why It's Used: Jatropha mahafalensis is a drought-resistant species from madagascar; seed oil is rich in oleic acid with a favorable fatty acid profile for skin conditioning; represents a sustainable malagasy botanical.
How It Works: Oleic-rich fatty acid profile (similar to j. curcas); provides emolliency and moderate penetration; sustainable malagasy origin; drought-resistant cultivation.
Typically Found In: Sustainable african skin care,malagasy botanical formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Jatropha mahafalensis seed oil; malagasy endemic plant; sustainable non-food crop. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Requires refining to ensure safety; verify phorbol ester absence.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Requires refining to remove phorbol esters (same caution as j. curcas). ewg score: 1 (refined).
Works Well With: Other plant oils,emollients
Avoid Combining With: Verify phorbol ester absence in certificate of analysis
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Jatropha mahafalensis is a malagasy endemic species being explored for biofuel and cosmetic applications; like j. curcas, its seed oil must be fully refined; represents sustainable malagasy biodiversity and community development opportunities.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary