Commiphora wildii (Omumbiri) oil
AKA “omumbiri oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Commiphora wildii (Omumbiri) oil
AKA: Omumbiri oil
Oil · Masking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
Commiphora wildii (omumbiri) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
1082996-27-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Anti-Aging
Provides scent
Traditional Use
This rare Namibian oil has been used traditionally by indigenous Himba people for skin conditioning and protection in harsh desert climates. It is valued for its moisturizing and skin-healing properties in contemporary natural skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR