Manketti Oil
Manketti Oil is produced from the nuts of the manketti tree (Schinziophyton rautanenii), a tree widely distributed throughout the African Savanna. Particularly common in southern Africa, it prospers in hot climates with little rain. The reddish brown fruit ripen between March and May each year and contain a hard shell encased by a thin layer of edible flesh. The shell contains a nutritious nut, from which the oil is extracted.
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Contains natural vitamin E
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Moisturizing
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Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids
This product has the following features:
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Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and elaeostearic acid (Omega-5, C18:3)
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In addition, it contains oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1) as a monounsaturated fatty acid and palmitic acid (C16:0) as a saturated fatty acid.
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Contains natural vitamin E
Cosmetics
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Moisturizing, regenerating and restructuring properties
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Apply to dry, stressed and mature skin as well as to skin with a tendency to develop blemishes
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Particularly suited for dry and irritated as well as mature skin
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With approximately 20 percent elaeostearic acid, it contains a fatty acid which polymerizes by UV light and when used in cosmetic products forms a protective film
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Use as a massage oil or as an ingredient in creams, lip balms, soaps, sunscreens and hair care products
