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Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil
AKA “Marula Kernel Oil, African Marula Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil
AKA: Marula Kernel Oil, African Marula Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil is tha oil expressed from the kernel of Schinziophyton Rautanenii
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Also known as mongongo nut oil, traditionally used by San peoples of southern Africa for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Valued for its high fatty acid content and traditional application to skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil PEG-8 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR