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100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

The Ordinary

100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

The Ordinary

100-cold-pressed-virgin-marula-oil

Face Oil

9784785207589

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

100% organic virgin marula seed oil

FEATURES

Cold-pressed, unrefined oil containing oleic and linoleic acid that supports skin hydration

BEST FOR

dry

CHECKS

Water-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free

Who Is It For?

All Ages And Genders

What Does It Help With?

Hydration Radiance Antioxidant Protection

Budget

Affordable (under $30)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Apply a few drops to the face once daily or as needed. Can also be applied to damp, clean hair.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What The Ordinary Says

Product Description:

A rich antioxidant oil to promote skin radiance.

About the Brand:

Revolutionizing skincare transparency, The Ordinary offers clinical formulations with established technologies at radical price points. Founded by Brandon Truaxe under DECIEM in 2016, this disruptive brand focuses on single-ingredient integrity and scientific communication. Experience advanced actives without marketing hype or inflated costs through straightforward formulations that democratize effective skincare.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

Sclerocarya-Birrea-Seed-Oil

Key Ingredients

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Ingredients Details

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Common Name(s): Sclerocarya birrea seed oil,botanical oil,phytochemical active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin through the plant's phytochemical complex.

Why It's Used: Natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile supporting concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.

How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids scavenge ros via hโ€ข donation, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.

Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Plant secondary metabolites evolved as photoprotectants and antimicrobials โ€” mechanisms directly applicable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.

Last Verified: Cosing database,sclerocarya birrea seed oil botanical review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12