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- Anti-aging: Moringa diminishes wrinkles while smoothing and softening skin 1, while frankincense from the boswellia plant helps to heal sun damage 5.
- Anti-acne: Moringa reduces acne by diminishing inflammation and skin sebum 2. while being a proven fighter of bacteria4.
- Deeply hydrating: Delivers fatty acids that absorb easily into the skin, leaving skin dewy, not greasy. Moringa's high levels of oleic acid 7 are particularly well-suited for dry skin, locking in moisture and giving skin a natural glow.
- Nourishing: Moringa oil contains naturally high levels of skin-boosting vitamins A, C and E. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin cell production, vitamin C brightens and evens skin tone and vitamin E provides extra hydration. These antioxidants scavenge free radicals 3 ; 6 to protect against UV damage, toxins and pollution.
- All-in-one serum: Not only can moringa oil keep your face looking young and fresh, but the oil can also be used to smooth and moisturize your hair. Due to its anti-fungal properties, you can also use it for athlete's foot and other fungal conditions. Its antibacterial quality means it can also be used to moisturize healing tattoos and burns.
References
1. Ali, A., Akhtar, N., & Chowdhary, F. (2014). Enhancement of human skin facial revitalization by moringa leaf extract cream. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, 2, 71-76. http://doi.org/10.5114/pdia.2014.40945
2. Ali, A., Naveed, A., Khan, M.S., Khan, M.T., Ullah, A., & Shah, M.I.(2012). Effect of Moringa oleifera on undesireble skin sebum secretions of sebaceous glands observed during winter season in humans. Biomedical Research (India), 24(1), 127-130. http://doi.org/10.1155/2015/709628
3. Ogbunugafo, H. A., Eneh, F. U., Ozumba, A. N., Igwo-Ezikp, M. N., Okpuzor, J., Igwilo, I. O., et al. (2011). Physico-chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10(5), 409–414. http://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2011.409.414
4. Oluduro, O. A., Aderiye, B. I., Connolly, J. D., & Akintayo, E. T. (2010). Characterization and antimicrobial activity of 4-(β-D-glucopyranosyl-1 -> 4-α-L-rhamnopyranosyloxy)-benzyl thiocarboxamide; a novel bioactive compound from Moringa oleifera seed extract. Folia Microbiologica. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-010-0071-0
5. Pedretti A., Capezzera R., Zane C., Facchinetti E., Calzavara-Pinton P. (2010). Effects of topical boswellic acid on photo and age-damaged skin: clinical, biophysical, and echographic evaluations in a double-blind, randomized, split-face study. Planta Medica, 76(6):555-60. http://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1240581
6. Santos, A. F. S., Argolo, A. C. C., Coelho, L. C. B. B., & Paiva, P. M. G. (2005). Detection of water soluble lectin and antioxidant component from Moringa oleifera seeds. Water Research, 39(6), 975–980. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2004.12.016