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Pure Marula Cleansing Oil
Pure Marula Cleansing Oil
AfricanBotanicsStaging
pure-marula-cleansing-oil
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9784846188837
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WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing Oil with botanical ingredients
FEATURES
Deeply cleanses, dissolves makeup, removes pollution and SPF, maintains skin's protective barrier
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Parabens-free, silicones-free, phthalates-free, mineral oil-free, artificial fragrance-free, colorants-free, SLS-free
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Cleansing Skin Softening Maintaining Skin Barrier RadianceBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
New Formula! Pure Marula Cleansing Oil - deeply cleanses, dissolves make-up, pollution, surface impurities, skin congestion and SPF without causing irritation or skin dehydration whilst maintaining skin's natural protective barrier. Lipid-rich botanical oils bring you supple, softened skin whilst cleansing. Soothing Marula, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Vitamin E and SALICYLIC ACID awaken and leave the complexion looking fresh, radiant, and healthy.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig (Petitgrain) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Key Ingredients
Marula Oil, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Vitamin E, Salicylic Acid
Ingredients Details
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Common Name(s): Mct oil,fractionated coconut oil,c8/c10 triglyceride
CAS Number: 73398-61-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Lightweight, stable emollient that solubilizes oil-soluble actives for excellent delivery without greasy feel.
Why It's Used: Universal lightweight emollient base and solubilizer for oil-soluble actives in serums and low-viscosity formulations where mineral oil or petrolatum would be too heavy.
How It Works: Medium-chain length provides ideal balance of spreading coefficient, penetration rate, and barrier-sealing properties. excellent solubilizer for vitamin e, retinoids, and other lipophilic actives.
Typically Found In: Serums,facial oils,sunscreens,anti-aging products,hair products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ medium-chain triglyceride emollient
Secondary Functions: Active solubilizer,spreading agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from coconut/palm kernel oil
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fractionated by hydrolysis and re-esterification of coconut oil. only c8 and c10 fatty acids retained.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ very low; medium-chain length generally non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mct oil's medium-chain length (c8/c10) provides superior oxidative stability vs longer polyunsaturated chains and better skin aesthetics (lighter, less greasy) vs longer chain emollients (c16/c18). excellent solubilizer for retinoic acid, tocopheryl esters, and other lipophilic actives.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Isoamyl Laurate
Common Name(s): Isoamyl laurate,isoamyl alcohol (branched c5) lauric acid (c12) ester
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin with a light, non-greasy feel.
Why It's Used: Used for its lightweight branched ester; mild antimicrobial from c12; non-greasy; fast-absorbing emollient properties; suitable for lightweight skin care where non-greasy texture is key.
How It Works: Ester of isoamyl alcohol (branched c5) (branched or specialty alcohol) with lauric acid (c12); branching reduces crystallinity and greasiness; provides smooth, dry-oil skin feel.
Typically Found In: Lightweight moisturizers,sunscreens,skin serums,body lotions
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,texture modification,spreading agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Isoamyl alcohol (branched c5) and lauric acid (c12); plant or synthetic origin.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other emollients,silicones,natural oils,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Isoamyl laurate: branched c5 isoamyl + c12 laurate; lightweight emollient with mild antimicrobial potential from lauric acid; non-greasy, fast-absorbing; suitable for leave-on and rinse-off systems.
Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary
Primary Sources: 2026-03-28
Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender Oil
Common Name(s): Lavandula angustifolia lavender oil oil
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Nourishes and softens skin through its balanced fatty acid profile, while antioxidant compounds protect against oxidative skin damage.
Why It's Used: Plant oils provide physiologically compatible lipid structures that integrate into the skin barrier and deliver fat-soluble antioxidants directly to skin cells.
How It Works: Fatty acids integrate into stratum corneum lipid lamellae, reinforcing the lipid barrier. antioxidants (tocopherols, carotenoids, polyphenols) neutralize ros through electron donation or singlet oxygen quenching.
Typically Found In: Face oils,serums,moisturizers,hair treatments,body oils
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Plant oils
Secondary Functions: Emollient,antioxidant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted plant oil; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Comedogenicity Rating: 1900-01-01 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Vitamin e,ceramides,other plant oils,squalane
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizers (accelerate rancidity)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Vegetable oils are triglyceride matrices where the fatty acid composition determines skin compatibility, barrier function, and comedogenicity. oleic acid-rich oils (>60%) soften barrier lipids and enhance penetration; linoleic acid-rich oils reinforce ceramide-poor stratum corneum; saturated fatty acid-rich oils provide occlusion without skin penetration.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; aocs plant oil composition databases; fatty acid pharmacology reviews
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil
Common Name(s): Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil,botanical oil/butter,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning, essential fatty acid supplementation, and barrier lipid support.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils integrate into sc lipid bilayers for genuine barrier emolliency.
How It Works: Fatty acid triglycerides deliver oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids for sc integration and essential fatty acid barrier repair.
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%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
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 for uv photoprotection and pathogen defence โ mechanisms directly translatable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,olea europaea (olive) fruit oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12