Baobab Oil (Monkey’s Bread)
(Adansonia Digitata)
Named in honor of French botanist, Michel Adanson, and the word “digitata” (shaped like an open hand)…
The Baobab tree is a deciduous tree which grows in tropical, arid, semi-arid and sub-humid climates. It is believed to have originated in Africa or Arabia. The Baobab tree often lives for about 1,000 to 3,000 years.
Derived from the seeds of the Baobab tree, which is native to eastern and southern Africa, this natural oil is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F. Beneficial in the treatment of dry skin, it is used in lotions and creams.
A rich, golden oil with a nutty scent, Baobab Oil has high concentrations Vitamins A, D, E and F (essential fatty acids). In fact, the pulp of the fruit has about six times as much Vitamin C as an orange.The fruit, which is large, gourd-like and woody, is called Monkey’s Bread.
Also useful for cooking, Baobab Oil is commonly used in cosmetics, as well as massage and natural formulas. It has a longer shelf life than most other unrefined oils.
Often called Africa’s best kept secret, Baobab Oil mixes well with other oils used in skin care products, such as creams and lotions.
- Bath oil
- Lotions
- Creams
- Massage products
- Cosmetics
- Offers longer shelf life
- Has quick absorption
- Improves the elasticity of the skin and encourages regeneration of skin cells without clogging pores.
BAOBAB OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 635 BB/R
CHEMICAL NAME:BAOBAB OIL
INCI NAME:ADANSONIA DIGITATA
|
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
|
Physical status at 25C° |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
|
Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<2.0 |
|
Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
55 – 95 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
140 – 205 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<3.0 |
|
Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5” ¼ |
<40Y/4R |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<4 |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.915 – 0.930 |
|
Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.4595 – 1.44635 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<0.3 |
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<1.5 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
25 – 36 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<2.0 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<1.0 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<1.0 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
<5.0 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
20 – 40 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
18 – 35 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
<8.0 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<2.0 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<1.0 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<1.0 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<1.0 |
|
Lignoceric acid |
C24:0 |
<1.0 |
|
Nevronic acid |
C24:1 |
<1.0 | |
