Essentially Natural Mongongo (Manketti) Seed Oil - Cold Pressed
Essentially Natural Mongongo (Manketti) Seed Oil - Cold Pressed
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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.
Key properties
- 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
What it’s used for
- 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
Who it’s 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
- 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
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How to use
- 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.
Safety instructions
- 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
Faqs
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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I am very impressed by the quality of the Mongongo oil, and I am equally pleased with the prompt customer care service that you provide.
Essentially Natural, please continue the excellent work, as I will certainly be making future purchases from you!
Haven't use this yet, but can't wait to see how it turns out in my formulations. Love the fact that it is cold pressed!
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