topic Re: Marula Oil in Beauty

Marula Oil

bunjetto — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:57:04 GMT

I'm liking it...

Re: Marula Oil

Rachb — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:33:48 GMT

Please share what you use it for.

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bunjetto — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:58:40 GMT

Hi Rach! Purchased a while back and just brought it out of my stash. Using it as a face moisturizer. My skin (only using for about a week) feels smooth and soft more plump? Looking for a more simple routine I had way too much.

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Chisos — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:27:40 GMT

I like it but not better than JM Argan Oil. I have also simplified and am getting even better results. HTH!

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CoG — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 23:41:37 GMT

@Chisos wrote:
I like it but not better than JM Argan Oil. I have also simplified and am getting even better results. HTH!

Here's why I bought three huge bottles of cold pressed marula oil and shelved my prestige moisturizers: From Marie Claire:

By now, your beauty cupboards are likely stocked with coconut oil and Argan oil (not to mention a whole slew of K-beauty products to boot). But if you haven't yet heard of marula oil, AKA our new favorite multi-purpose miracle product, then we must insist that you give it a try.

Marula oil is harvested from the nut inside the sweet marula fruit and has been a hallmark skincare cure-all for the Ovambo women in northern Namibia for centuries. Whether used unrefined on its own or as a key ingredient in a more complicated product, it's light in texture, super fast-absorbing, packed with nutrients and fatty acids that fight environmental aggressors, and *amazingly* hydrating.

Basically, it's got everything we want in an oil and then some—marula oil contains 60 percent more antioxidants than other oils, even our beloved Argan. So, what, exactly are all of it's beautifying powers? Here's everything that you need to know:

Your Skin

It works for every skin type: From dry to oily to sensitive skin, it's always naturally soothing, fast-absorbing, and never leaves a greasy residue.

It balances moisture levels: Whether it's used on its own or added to a skin product, a few drops on the face, neck, and décolleté will lock in moisture without leaving a thick residue. Plus, it will fight off free radicals that threaten your complexion. (You can also add a few drops to your foundations so they won't be as drying to the skin.)

It softens: It will leave your skin ultra-smooth to the touch in an instant, but just as importantly, it will help maintain that silky texture by hydrating and reversing the damage that left skin rough in the first place. Miracle worker? We say yes.

It's a total anti-ager: It's chock full of fatty acids and omega oils, as well as Vitamins E and C, which work together to repair free radical damage, like that from the sun exposure or pollution, which accelerate aging. It's been shown to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and deep-set wrinkles.

It fights acne, as well as treats blemishes and scars: Thanks to its hydrating and antimicrobial properties, applying it to your problem areas can help reduce the size and appearance of all kinds of blemishes. It can also reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Your Hair

It protects hair from the elements: Whether it's the harsh UV rays of the sun or the heat of your curling iron, marula oil will coat your strands against styling or environmental damage thanks to its ultra-rich shield of antioxidant and essential minerals.

It nourishes: From your strands to your scalp, it's powerful for moisture retention and restores healthy hair thanks to its laundry list of aforementioned antioxidants.

It's a frizz-fighter: It seals the cuticle with a satin finish. Plus, the thin consistency allows it to spread easily through the hair.

Your Nails

It strengthens and moisturizes: When added to nail products, marula oil's quick-absorbing active ingredients work to fortify fragile, brittle nails and moisturizes the cuticles for a strong and prettier look.

Re: Marula Oil

Chisos — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:01:24 GMT

I apologize to OP - I should have been more specific - I have found Argan Oil to be more moisturising than Marula oil.

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willdob3 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:18:59 GMT

That is an oil I have not tried yet but I love oils for my skin!

Most of the ones I use are not really sold as skincare products. Keeps the price lower. I've got combo/oily skin.

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twinkies — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:24:57 GMT

What is the best place to buy Marula oil?

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bunjetto — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:35:01 GMT

I have the Acure Marula Oil... recs from here. HTH

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cerinthe — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:30:36 GMT

I recommend Shea Terra Organics for all your oil needs (I've been with them for about 10 years as a customer and love their products.)

The only oil I don't get there is my new favorite: Tsubaki oil (which is Japanese Camellia Seed oil,) which I use the Chidoriya brand and love. Interesting note: Both Marula and Tsubaki oil are unusually high in Oleic acids, like 80% range. I found my old notes (from 5 years ago,) when I tested a number of oils from Shea Terra Organics. And marula was the ONLY one that made my nails grow. For some reason, I "forgot" this benefit, and stopped using this oil and have used other oils. (It takes FOREVER to use up a two ounce bottle! and I had like 6 of them, I do lilke to try everything... ). I can tell you I'm going to for-sure get another bottle or cream of Marula oil when I order again in the fall or winter from Shea Terra.

I did get a bottle of Chidoriya's Tsubaki oil, (locally,) and that is also taking a while to get through. I LOVE IT THOUGH OMG. I love patting it into my face, its so light! And it feels rich too, and my nails have done a 180 and look AMAZING. I have the worst nails in the world, always have, and super dry cuticle beds.This oil makes them look AMAZING, and apparently, according to my old notes, the Marula did too. Something about me and high oleic oils CLEARLY is clicking and my body loves them. I am now going to listen and make sure one or both are now ALWAYS in my arsenal. (I use the Tsubaki at least once a day, usually before bed, and massage a big drop over hands and into nails and cuticles.) Any left over from AM face application is also rubbed into nails.

You can get a less expensive Tsubaki oil on Amazon, that comes in a short 'tulip' shaped bottle. I have tried this one as well, and I don't feel its as 'rich' as Chidoriya's, it is still really nice to try when you can find it for about $12 - that's a good deal, and its a great way to try the oil at a lower price. Its light and lovely and is actually sold more as a 'hair oil' but honestly: FACE & NAILS people! And body (I mix a drop or two into my shea butter creams, before applying all over. I do this with any natural oil, I love this technique if I can't apply the oil to still soaking wet skin.)

Well I'm just babbling now, thanks for making it this far!

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CoG — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:59:26 GMT

@cerinthe Here's another to tempt you - BAOBAB oil! Honestly one of the very best IMO.

I love Marula oil ! It not only absorbs well it has Antimicrobial properties so it doesn't cause blemishes.

Thanks for for the recommendation for Tsubaki oil. I'll be hunting through Amazon for this one next.

Have you a preference for cleansing oil? Pure camellia oil is much too viscous. Diluting with rice bran oil seems counterproductive and I'm not willing to try marula oil until my backup supplies arrive.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:19:00 GMT

@twinkies wrote:
What is the best place to buy Marula oil?

Shea Terra Organics is an excellent site for high-quality oils, Marula included.

Re: Marula Oil

bunjetto — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:23:43 GMT

Woah a plethora of info here thank so much...

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catwhisperer — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:24:21 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@twinkies wrote:
What is the best place to buy Marula oil?

Shea Terra Organics is an excellent site for high-quality oils, Marula included.

@suzyQ3....that is where I get mine from. I love Marula oil. I use the Marula Beauty Milk on my face and neck area every day. My makeup goes on very nicely over it.

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cerinthe — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:42:19 GMT

Hi @CoG !! I tried Baobob oil waaay back when it was first carried by Shea Terra Organics (and I think she still does.) I don't remember writing any extensive notes about it though, but I know I didn't hate it. I wish I could get ALL the oils, and will relook at Baobob again! I need to use up what I have, then watch out

I don't use a cleansing oil at this time - however Chidoriya (the brand I'm obsessed with now, since January or so this year, and I'm here to post an update on my Tsubaki oil use, aka: Camellia Seed oil,... they have a cleansing balm AND a cleansing oil!

Their cleansing oil is made with Grapeseed oil (light!) and Jojoba oil (which is actually a liquid wax and very close to the same chemical composition of our own skin oil, I get mine inexpensively at Trader Joe's and health food stores carry it too. Also, Chidoriya sells their own jojoba oil separately too.)

So maybe try a combo of jojoba oil and grapeseed oil - for grapeseed oil, try a health food store or a GOOD seller from amazon or ebay... many of the oil sellers will cut or sell the incorrect oil for more money, so be careful what seller you use!)

Chidoriya's cleansing oil adds some essential oils (lavendar, geranium, rosemary, pal Marisa, may hang, benzoin, cedar wood, grapefruit seed (preservative,)) to their cleansing oil, but still keeps it very simple. I actually have added just a little to my bath water and it makes for a light, heavenly scent without getting the tub too oily. (Little! Like a capful of the 'travel bottle' size - ) And I will add it to a neutral body cream (like some shea butter creams I have from Shea Terra Organics,) to add some scent and enrich it.

Also, that cleansing oil is PART OF their 'sample kits' which come in four varieties! Its made of four items: A cleansing soap (either the azuki sugar glycerine or the rice bran white soap,) their peach moon 'toner' (which is spectacular, and I am NOT a toner person, see my previous review of chidoriya,) and the cleansing oil (same for all kits,) and a choice of moisturizer, either the "geiko" or "mako" (I use the simple geiko one! LOVE.)

And that goes for about $22- $25. Mine lasted about 3 weeks. I highly recommend these 'try me' kits to try the line.

Chidoriya's cleansing balm is hard to find in stock, and also comes in a smaller sample size: "Yuzu seed cleansing balm" and I've tried it and like it better than ITs Cosmetics cleansing balm. The Chidoriya Yuzu balm is made up of: olive oil, grapeseed oil, yuzu seed oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, beeswax, and essential oils of grapefruit, orange, bergamot, lavendar, tangerine, chamomile, lemongrass, clary sage. No stabilizers and no emulsifiers, so the shea butter MIGHT get a touch 'grainy' feeling if kept too cold - don't be surprised. It was fine at room temp in my house! The grainy shea butter melts at body temp, as does the whole cleanser.

I'm still a HUGE fan of the Chidoriya Tsubaki oil (their Camellia seed oil) which is from a traditional hand pressed facility. I have gone through half a bottle of the less expensive one, and I really feel without a doubt that chidoriya has the superior product. I'll be buying their exclusively in the future. My hands and nails have never grown so fast or been as resilient as they are when I just use a little camellia seed oil every night before bed. Its crazy.

Thank you for the suggestion! I have a HUGE wish list coming up for Shea Terra Organics, but I have to finish what I got for now!