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Essentially Natural Mongongo (Manketti) Seed Oil - Cold Pressed

Essentially Natural Mongongo (Manketti) Seed Oil - Cold Pressed

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INCI: Schinziophyton rautanenii seed oil

Essentially Natural Mongongo (Manketti) Seed Oil - Cold Pressed is a nourishing botanical oil pressed from the nuts of Schinziophyton rautanenii. It is valued in skin and hair care for its naturally occurring vitamin E content and supportive fatty acid profile. The oil is commonly used to soften dry-feeling skin, condition hair, and support a smoother-looking appearance over time. This carrier oil is intended for cosmetic use and can be used on its own or in blends.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • Botanical Name: Schinziophyton rautanenii
  • Processing Method: Cold pressed
  • Source Material: Nuts of the mongongo tree
  • Skin Feel: Nourishing, conditioning
  • Suitable For: Cosmetic use only (not food-grade certified)
  • Storage: Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
  • Size Options: 20ml, 30ml (Eye Dropper Pipette Top), 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L
  • Daily skin moisturising oil for dry-feeling areas
  • Hair, scalp, and nail conditioning routines
  • Supportive oil in blends aimed at a smoother-looking skin texture
  • After-sun style body oils for comfort when used with good sun habits
  • Carrier oil for essential oil dilution and massage blends

    This product is suitable for:

  • Customers wanting a nourishing oil for skin and hair
  • Makers formulating face oils, body oils, and hair oils
  • DIY blenders looking for a supportive, vitamin E rich carrier oil
  • This product is not for:

  • Anyone with a nut sensitivity who prefers to avoid nut-derived oils
  • Water-based products unless properly emulsified
  • Anyone looking for a certified food grade oil for ingestion products
  • As a Facial Oil: Apply a few drops to clean, slightly damp skin and massage in.
  • As a Body Oil: Smooth over skin after bathing for a conditioned finish.
  • As a Hair Oil: Apply sparingly to mid-lengths and ends, or use as a pre-wash scalp oil.
  • As a Carrier Oil: Use to dilute essential oils before skin application.
  • Processing Tip: Blend with lighter oils if you want a faster-absorbing feel.
  • Recommended for cosmetic use only (not food-grade certified)
  • Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional advice before use

Q: Is this oil very heavy on hair?
A: It can be rich, so many people use a small amount or apply mainly to ends.

Q: Can I use it in creams and lotions?
A: Yes, it can be included in the oil phase of emulsions as part of your carrier oil blend.

Q: Will the colour and scent vary?
A: Natural oils can vary slightly from batch to batch due to seasonal and sourcing differences.

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