Moringa Oil

Cold-pressed moringa oil (INCI: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil), from the seeds of the moringa tree, often called the miracle tree. Moringa seed oil is light, silky and non-greasy, with a mild, earthy aroma and natural vitamin E. It suits all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin, and is used in face oils, serums, hair serums, creams and balms.

At a glance

• INCI: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
• Also known as: Moringa seed oil, ben oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed from the seeds
• Texture: Light, silky and non-greasy
• Aroma: Mild and earthy
• Sizes: 100ml, 200ml, 500ml. For 1L to 20L, see Moringa Oil Wholesale
• Documentation: COA and SDS available on request

Why formulators use it

• Light and silky: Spreads easily and absorbs well, so it suits face oils without feeling greasy.
• Very stable: Slow to go rancid, which helps the shelf life of blends that use more delicate oils.
• Suits most skin types: Light enough for oily and blemish-prone skin, nourishing enough for dry skin.
• Hair care: Smooths frizz and adds shine in hair serums and conditioning products.

Suggested usage rates

• Face oils: 20 to 100%
• Hair serums: 10 to 30%
• Creams and lotions: 3 to 10% in the oil phase
• Balms and lip oils: as a base oil

How to use it

• Face: Press 2 to 3 drops into clean, damp skin, or mix a drop into your moisturiser or serum.
• Hair: Smooth a few drops over the lengths and ends to tame frizz and add shine, or use as a pre-wash conditioning oil.
• Formulating: Use as the base of a face oil and add 10 to 30% of a richer oil such as Rosehip Oil.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of moringa oil for skin?
Moringa oil moisturises and softens skin and helps it look smoother, with a fresh, healthy-looking complexion. It is light and non-greasy, so it suits most skin types.

Is moringa oil the same as moringa seed oil?
Yes. Moringa oil is pressed from the seeds of the moringa tree, which is why it is also called moringa seed oil. It is also known as ben oil.

Can I use moringa oil on my face?
Yes. It is light and absorbs well, so it suits face oils for most skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin. Patch test first.

Is moringa oil good for hair?
Yes. A few drops smooth frizz and add shine, and it works well in hair serums at 10 to 30%.

Do you sell moringa oil in bulk?
Yes. 1L to 20L sizes are on our Moringa Oil Wholesale page.

Moringa oil benefits: what makes the seed oil different

Moringa seed oil, also called ben oil, is around 70% oleic acid and also contains behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid that is uncommon in plant oils. That mix gives it some useful properties:

• Very stable: it is slow to go rancid, so it can help the shelf life of blends that use more delicate oils.
• Light, silky feel: it spreads easily and absorbs well, so it suits face oils without feeling greasy.
• Mild aroma: it will not compete with essential oils or fragrance.

Ways to use it: as 20 to 100% of a face oil, 10 to 30% of a hair serum to smooth ends and add shine, 3 to 10% in the oil phase of creams, or as a base for balms and lip oils. Store it cool and dark, tightly closed.

Pairs well with

Argan Oil, Rosehip Oil, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E Oil.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.

For external use only. Patch test before use. This product is a cosmetic ingredient and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.