Baobab fruit and oil, the source of Maru's baobab seed oil

African Botanical

Baobab Oil

Adansonia digitata · INCI: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

A rich seed oil from the iconic baobab tree, known for supporting skin elasticity and long-lasting moisture.

What is baobab oil?

Baobab oil is a golden seed oil pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree, a Southern African icon that can hold water in its trunk for years to endure long dry seasons. That same resilience is reflected in the oil's lasting, comforting feel on skin.

The oil is rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, giving it a nourishing, cushioning quality. It spreads easily and helps skin feel supple and conditioned.

In skincare, baobab oil is valued for the way it supports the feel of elasticity and delivers long-lasting moisture to dry, depleted skin, without a heavy finish.

Baobab Oil benefits for skin

Supports elasticity

Helps skin feel supple and conditioned, supporting a soft, springy feel.

Long-lasting moisture

Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids to help skin stay comfortably nourished.

Rich yet fast-absorbing

A cushioning oil that still melts into skin without leaving heaviness behind.

Softens dry skin

Helps relieve the look and feel of dryness on rough, depleted areas.

Conditioning

Leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and well cared for.

Desert provenance

The baobab is one of Africa's most recognisable trees, storing water in its vast trunk to survive years of drought across Southern Africa. Its large pods hold seeds that are cold-pressed into a nourishing oil, long used across the region for skin and hair.

How Maru uses baobab oil

Baobab oil is part of the botanical blend in both Desert Rain and Desert Sunrise, where it brings long-lasting moisture and a conditioned, supple feel to the skin.

Paired with marula, kalahari melon and ximenia, baobab helps our body oils deeply nourish dry skin through daily use, whether you reach for the fragrance-free Desert Rain or the lightly scented Desert Sunrise.

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Baobab Oil FAQ

What is baobab oil good for?+

Baobab oil is known for supporting skin elasticity and delivering long-lasting moisture. It is rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and helps dry, depleted skin feel soft and supple.

Is baobab oil heavy on the skin?+

Baobab oil is a rich, cushioning oil that still absorbs well. In Maru body oils it is balanced with lighter, fast-absorbing oils so the finish stays comfortable rather than greasy.

Does baobab oil help with dryness?+

Yes. Baobab oil helps soften the look and feel of dry, rough skin and supports lasting moisture, which is why it features in both Maru body oils.

Which Maru products contain baobab oil?+

Baobab oil is used in both Desert Rain and Desert Sunrise, and in The Desert Ritual duo that combines them.

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