[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":311},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-marula-oil":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":263,"commonProducts":264,"description":270,"extension":271,"icon":272,"inciName":273,"irritantReason":274,"isCommonIrritant":275,"keyFacts":276,"localNames":286,"meta":291,"navigation":292,"path":293,"relatedArticles":294,"seo":298,"severity":299,"slug":300,"stem":301,"subtitle":302,"symptoms":303,"synonyms":308,"__hash__":310},"ingredients/learn/ingredients/marula-oil.md","Marula Oil",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":254},"minimark",[9,14,46,49,53,56,59,93,97,133,136,180,187,191,224,228],[10,11,13],"h2",{"id":12},"what-is-marula-oil","What is Marula Oil?",[15,16,17,21,22,26,27,30,31,34,35,34,38,41,42,45],"p",{},[18,19,20],"strong",{},"Marula oil"," is pressed from the kernels inside the fruit of the ",[23,24,25],"em",{},"Sclerocarya birrea"," tree, native to Southern Africa. It has been used for centuries by Tsonga and other Southern African women for skin and hair care, and gained global recognition in the 2010s when brands like Drunk Elephant introduced it to Western skincare. Marula is ",[18,28,29],{},"over 70% oleic acid",", making it richly moisturizing, and contains high levels of ",[18,32,33],{},"vitamin E",", ",[18,36,37],{},"vitamin C",[18,39,40],{},"phenolic antioxidants",", and ",[18,43,44],{},"amino acids",".",[15,47,48],{},"Despite its richness, marula absorbs surprisingly quickly and doesn\\u2019t feel as heavy on skin as other high-oleic oils. It\\u2019s exceptionally stable — resistant to oxidation thanks to its high antioxidant content — and has a shelf life of 2+ years, longer than most plant oils.",[10,50,52],{"id":51},"why-is-marula-oil-well-tolerated","Why is Marula Oil well tolerated?",[15,54,55],{},"Marula oil has a strong safety profile. Patch test data show rare cases of contact dermatitis. It\\u2019s generally considered non-comedogenic, though users with very oily or acne-prone skin may find the high oleic acid content too rich for facial use.",[15,57,58],{},"Key points:",[60,61,62,69,75,81,87],"ul",{},[63,64,65,68],"li",{},[18,66,67],{},"Nut allergy caution"," — Marula is a stone fruit (like plums and peaches), not a true tree nut, but users with severe allergies should patch test.",[63,70,71,74],{},[18,72,73],{},"Very stable"," — Doesn\\u2019t oxidize or go rancid quickly.",[63,76,77,80],{},[18,78,79],{},"Not ideal for oily skin"," — Can feel heavy on skin that\\u2019s already oily.",[63,82,83,86],{},[18,84,85],{},"Pregnancy-safe"," — No concerns flagged.",[63,88,89,92],{},[18,90,91],{},"Sustainability note"," — Marula is sustainably harvested by African women\\u2019s cooperatives; look for fair-trade certification.",[10,94,96],{"id":95},"in-indian-products","In Indian products 🇮🇳",[15,98,99,100,34,103,34,106,41,109,112,113,116,117,41,120,123,124,34,127,41,130,45],{},"Marula oil is a newer ingredient in Indian skincare, mostly in premium and imported products. Standalone oils: ",[18,101,102],{},"Kama Ayurveda Pure Marula Oil",[18,104,105],{},"Forest Essentials",[18,107,108],{},"Juicy Chemistry",[18,110,111],{},"Organic Harvest",". In formulations: ",[18,114,115],{},"Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil"," (the original global marula serum, imported and sold on Nykaa and Tira), ",[18,118,119],{},"The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil",[18,121,122],{},"Paula\\u2019s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Omega+ Complex",". Indian D2C brands starting to use marula: ",[18,125,126],{},"Foxtale",[18,128,129],{},"Deconstruct",[18,131,132],{},"Re'equil",[15,134,135],{},"Indian-context use cases:",[60,137,138,144,150,156,162,168,174],{},[63,139,140,143],{},[18,141,142],{},"Dry and mature skin"," — Excellent for aging Indian skin needing rich nourishment without feeling greasy.",[63,145,146,149],{},[18,147,148],{},"Winter skin in North India"," — Marula\\u2019s richness suits Delhi NCR and hill-station climates.",[63,151,152,155],{},[18,153,154],{},"Hair oil alternative"," — Lighter than coconut or castor oil, good for frizz and split ends.",[63,157,158,161],{},[18,159,160],{},"Body moisturizer"," — A few drops mixed into body lotion boosts hydration.",[63,163,164,167],{},[18,165,166],{},"Anti-aging facial oil"," — Suits users in their 40s+ looking for antioxidant protection alongside moisture.",[63,169,170,173],{},[18,171,172],{},"Layering with water-based serums"," — As the final step, locks in niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, or peptides.",[63,175,176,179],{},[18,177,178],{},"Stretch mark prevention"," — Used during pregnancy and postpartum alongside bio-oil.",[15,181,182,183,186],{},"Prices range ₹600–3000 depending on sourcing and brand. Look for ",[18,184,185],{},"cold-pressed, unrefined, fair-trade certified"," marula oil.",[10,188,190],{"id":189},"how-to-use-marula-oil-well","How to use Marula Oil well",[192,193,194,200,206,212,218],"ol",{},[63,195,196,199],{},[18,197,198],{},"Use a few drops"," — Highly concentrated; a little goes a long way.",[63,201,202,205],{},[18,203,204],{},"Apply after serums"," — Layer over water-based products to seal in moisture.",[63,207,208,211],{},[18,209,210],{},"Combine with moisturizer"," — Mix a drop into your night cream for extra richness.",[63,213,214,217],{},[18,215,216],{},"Use on hair ends"," — A drop on damp or dry ends controls frizz.",[63,219,220,223],{},[18,221,222],{},"Store at room temperature"," — Very stable; no refrigeration needed.",[10,225,227],{"id":226},"safer-alternatives","Safer alternatives",[60,229,230,236,242,248],{},[63,231,232,235],{},[18,233,234],{},"For oily skin",": Jojoba oil or squalane are much lighter.",[63,237,238,241],{},[18,239,240],{},"For acne-prone skin",": Hemp seed oil or grapeseed oil (both high in linoleic acid).",[63,243,244,247],{},[18,245,246],{},"For budget",": Argan oil offers similar benefits at lower cost.",[63,249,250,253],{},[18,251,252],{},"For nut allergies",": Squalane from sugarcane has no botanical cross-reactivity.",{"title":255,"searchDepth":256,"depth":256,"links":257},"",2,[258,259,260,261,262],{"id":12,"depth":256,"text":13},{"id":51,"depth":256,"text":52},{"id":95,"depth":256,"text":96},{"id":189,"depth":256,"text":190},{"id":226,"depth":256,"text":227},"emollient",[265,266,267,268,269],"Face oil","Anti-aging serum","Hair oil","Body butter","Lip balm","A plant oil from the African marula tree, rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, used as a lightweight but deeply nourishing face oil.","md","🌳","Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil",null,false,[277,280,283],{"label":278,"value":279},"African origin","Marula oil comes from the fruit kernels of the marula tree, traditionally used in Southern African skincare",{"label":281,"value":282},"High oleic acid","Over 70% oleic acid makes it deeply moisturizing for dry and mature skin",{"label":284,"value":285},"Highly stable","Rich in antioxidants and resistant to oxidation, with a shelf life of 2+ years",[287,288,289,290],"मरूला तेल","Huile de marula","Marulaöl","Olio di marula",{},true,"/learn/ingredients/marula-oil",[295],{"slug":296,"title":297},"/learn/reading-cosmetic-labels","How to Read Cosmetic Labels",{"title":5,"description":270},"low","marula-oil","learn/ingredients/marula-oil","An African plant oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants that absorbs quickly and nourishes dry skin",[304,305,306,307,85],"Very rare allergic reactions","Nut allergy caution (marula is a stone fruit)","Safe for most skin types","No sun sensitivity",[273,309],"Marula Nut Oil","MWwe46N5fB4zLePRRC0P1vJ_iAqccnJDnl5_4QByyaA",1777530818060]