Mongongo oil is derived from the nuts of Mongongo trees that could be found in Southern Africa. Botanically, the tree is called Schinziophyton rautanenii and belongs to family Euphorbiaceae. This oil has high content of Vitamin E, linoleic acid, Omega 6, iron, copper, magnesium and calcium. Mongongo oil possesses regenerating, hydrating and restructuring properties. It lowers inflammation and promotes repairing cells. The oil is extracted from the nuts with the use of cold pressed method. It also possesses eleostearic acid that provides protection from environmental pollutants. It has adequate amounts of vitamins such as nicotinic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, y-tocopherol and vitamin E. It contains the nutrients such as copper, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc which is beneficial for maintaining the hair health.

Traditional uses

• It is added in lotions, creams, lip balms, sun care products, body butter formulations and massage oil.
• It helps to regenerate and moisturize the skin.
• It ensures the growth and maintenance of hair health.
• It prevents hair damage and loss of moisture.
• It repairs and moisturizes the mature and damaged skin.
• It protects the hair from environmental pollutants and blow drying.
• Apply this oil to the hair to protect from the damages caused by sun as well as the chemicals applied to the hair.
• It maintains luster and shine of the hair.

Precautions    

• Allergic people should avoid it.
• Sensitive people might get an allergic reaction.
• Use it in moderate amounts.
• Do a patch test before use.

Mongongo oil facts

Mongongo oil uses and benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Mongongo oil uses and benefits
Scientific Name:	Schinziophyton rautanenii
Flesh colors	Light yellow
Health benefits	Skin health, Hair health, Prevent moisture loss

Name	Mongongo oil uses and benefits
Scientific Name of Mongongo tree	Schinziophyton rautanenii
Common names	Manketti oil
Common/English Name of Mongongo tree	Mongongo tree, Manketti tree, Mongongo nut, Omunkete
Extraction method	Cold pressed
Color	Light yellow