Botanical Name | Moringa Oliefera |
Common Name | Moringa, Horse Radish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Sahijan |
Country of Origin | India, African |
Solubility | Soluble in Alcohol and other organics solvents & insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity | 0.95 – 0.96 |
Optical Rotation | 0.892 to 0.910 |
Refrective Index | 1.4610 AT 40°C |
PlantPart | seeds |
Bland With | Moringa oil blends easily with most of the essential oils and this combined with its non-drying quality and its ease of dispensability on the skin make it a perfect massage oil. |
CAS No | 93165-54-9 |
Flash Point | 250°C |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Moringa oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of Moringa Oilefera Tree. It is a very stable oil which is highly nutritious for the skin. This oil is much similar olive oil in composition but still it's very light. Moringa oil is rich in Palmitoleic, Oleic and Linoleic acids, plus vitamins A and C. It has outstanding moisturising and nourishing qualities.
Moringa oil is obtained from pressing the seeds of the Moringa Oleifera tree, which is native to the Himalayas in northwestern India. The oil is also known as “ben oil” or “behen oil,” because of the high concentration of behenic acid it contains. Behenic acid is a fatty acid that is poorly absorbed by humans, which makes moringa oil a poor choice for food preparation. The oil is, however, valuable in the cosmetic industry because of its moisturizing, cleansing and emollient properties. This type of oil is pale yellow in color with a flavor often described as mild and nutty. It is resistant to rancidity, which may be because it contains powerful antioxidants that act as natural preservatives. There have been claims from retailers that the oil will never turn rancid, but this is incorrect, as all vegetable oils will eventually spoil. Moringa oil is long-lasting, but its shelf life is only about five years
Color : Pale yellow to green in colour and odourless,
Aroma : highly stable, penetrating oil
Principle Constituents: Oleic (67% to 72%), Palmitic and Stearic
Moringa carrier oil is highly valued in cosmetic industries. It is considered to best for massage and aromatherapy applications. The oil finds application in a range of products including anti-aging cream, hair care products, soap and body wash, face cream, perfume and deodrant.