Pure African Marula Oil
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PURE AFRICAN MARULA OIL MARULA OIL (SCLEROCARYA BIRREA) THE MARULA GUYS DIFFERENCE • Anti- Oxidant Rich • Cold Pressed & Cold Processed Virgin Marula Oil • Packed with Omega Fatty Acids (3, 6 & 9) • No Solvents or Detergents Applied • Anti-Inflammatory & Reduces Redness • Pharmaceutical Grade • High Oleic Acid Content (Penetrates Skin & Hair) • Low Free Fatty Acid and Peroxide Value (<4%) • High Steric Acid Content (Seals in Moisture) • Ethical – Fair Trade Practices • Advanced Hydration • ECO- Friendly – Sustainable, Green & Wild-Harvested • Rapid Absorbtion • Organically certified value chain • Long Term Stability in Formulations • Rural community empowerment, upliftment and increased beneficiation • Community benefit sharing and resource protection (BABS) APPLICATION HAIR CARE PRODUCTS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS MAKE UP PRODUCTS Leave-In-Treatments, Scalp Conditioners, Moisturizing Lotions, Eye Shadow, Lip Treatment, Hair Lotions, Shampoo Facial Oils, Body Butters Make Up Remover ABOUT THE MARULA GUYS THE MARULA GUYS enterprise stems from the culmination of THE PROCESS OF HARVESTING FRUIT FINAL PRODUCTION various resources, skills, meaningful community participation and private capital to align and collaborate around the various With a global emphasis on green economic sustainability, the value chain building blocks to be impacted in the Marula and marula fruit process from field to final product are all central part to related value chains. The wealth of Natural Resources and the new world now being born and tick all the right boxes: Human Capital available within the rural and underprivileged • green businesses, communities in Southern Africa has contributed to the exiting • green jobs and mutually beneficial relationships forged to enable the • enabling emerging green economies. sustainable commercialization of the Marula fruit to contribute towards the Social and Economical benefit of the communities Harvesting takes place directly in the veld. From the harvesting within their immediate society and secondary benefit in the point, the fruit is collected by community co-operatives from where greater surrounding communal areas. it is carefully examined for any non-conforming substance. Healthy fruit are transported to the processing plant, where it is sorted, THE MARULA GUYS value chain units has over 20 years’ specific washed and de-stoned. experience within the Marula industry. The creation and sourc- ing into the company of additional resources and expertise to The pulp of the fruit is cooled down to 5 degrees Celsius. Once further enhance and enable the beneficiation and operational cooled the product get pasteurised and aseptically packaged into efficiencies has made an tremendous impact on the end prod- various pack sizes. ucts produces by the company. The stones of the fruit are washed, air dried and sorted. Once this THE MARULA GUYS have impacted the industry by ensuring process has been completed, the stones are decorted (the kernels consistency of supply, quality enhancement through propri- are extracted). etary processes and competitive pricing structures and contract- ing models to ensure the customers and end users always have The kernels are then sent to the cold oil process plant where the oil the best quality product at the best prices to build and sustain is extracted. The oil is then filtered to the specification of customer their respective customer bases. requirements and stored in food grade containers. THE MARULA GUYS has adopted a model whereby product The complete process is constantly controlled, measured and beneficiation is ploughed back into the rural and poor com- monitored under the most stringent hygienic conditions to ensure munities to enable them not to only harvest the raw material, it complies to all relevant legislation. but receive value added product back to enable further commercialization and beneficiation within their respective All marula products destined for the various end-user markets are communities to further support and increase their income and laboratory certified. Verification of certification may be obtained sustainable resources. from the internationally accredited industry bodies. The production of marula fruits has a zero-waste component, as all waste material ie the skin and husk of the fruit are processed for animal feed supplementation, household cleaning products and activated carbon. MARULA Oll PROPERTIES HIGH OXIDATION RESISTANCE MILD ANTI-BACTERIAL As Marula Guys does not refine or super-heat its marula oil but Marula oil has a phenolic content of rather gently cleanses it through its proprietary process without around 3.05 GAE/g and includes the flavonoids gallotannin the use of excessive heat (no temperature over 45 degrees Celsius) and procyanidine, which together with minor fatty acids may or chemical solvents, the powerful anti-oxidants that naturally be responsible for the mild anti-bacterial activity of the oil. occur in marula oil are preserved. This enables the free radical The oil is active in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus, scavenging agents in the unsaponifiable fraction of the oil (3800 - Pseudomonas and Salmonella. 4300mg/kg) to remain active. SOOTHES REDNESS, SWELLING AND IRRITATION IMPROVES SKIN HYDRATION AND SMOOTHNESS Marula oil is recommended to help soothe sensitive skin and Due to the high content of anti-oxidants and fatty acids such as reduce redness and inflammation especially after cosmetic Omega 6 & 9,marula oil is an anti-ageing moisturizer that helps to treatments such as mi crodermabrasion, chemical peels, Iaser stimulate collagen production and leaves a satin finish to the skin treatments and cosmetic surgery. PENETRATES AND SEALS Due to its naturally occuring high Oleic Acid content, marula oil MARULA OIL PENETRATION acts as its own carrier oil, rapidly and deeply penetrating to the upper layer of the dermis where its high Ievel of active ingredients INTO THE LAYER OF SKIN can do the most good for hydrating and fortifying skin. Marula oil‘s naturally high Ievel of Steric Acid allow it to seal in moisture by forming a natural seal over moisturized skin. EPIDERMIS ARGAN & JOJOBA OIL DERMIS MARULA OIL HYPODERMIS MARULA OIL proportion of oleic acid, as well as the presence of linoleic acid all contribute to rendering the oil ideal for topical application 5. STORAGE: Store in a cool dark place in dark container with minimal headspace. 6. SAFETY: Refer to material safety data sheet TECHNICAL DATA SHEET - MARULA OIL MARULA (SCLEROCARYA BIRREA) OIL 1. CHARACTERISTICS: Marula oil is made from the cold pressing of Sclerocarya birrea seeds from the Anacardiaceae family. The oil is yellow to pink in colour with a slightly fruity odour. 2. CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION: Refraction Index (20°C): 1.455 – _1.470 Specific gravity at 20°C: 0.910 – _0.920 Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 188 - 196 Iodine value g I2/100g: 70 – _80 Fatty Acid Composition g Fatty acid / 100g Fatty acid Myristic acid (C14:0) ND 0.5 Palmitic acid (C16:0) 9.0 - 12.0 Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) ND - 2 Stearic acid (C18:0) 6.0 - 8.0 Oleic acid (C18:1) 70.0 - 78.0 Linoleic acid (C18:2) 4.0 - 7.0 Arachidic acid (C20:0) ND - 1 Eicosenoic acid (C20:1) ND - 1 3. APPLICATIONS: Marula oil is a very stable oil, used as a hydrating, protecting and healing compound in topical applications. Being rich in oleic acid, the oil is used in the formulation of many types of products including bath products, body and hand preparations, cleansing products, eye makeup, makeup, nail care products, skin care preparations and hair care products 4. PROPERTIES: Marula oil is considered to be a nutritive skin care oil. It is rich in anti-oxidants and oleic acid, and it is an extremely stable cosmetic oil. Its high content of palmitic acid creates a protective coating on the surface of the skin. The oil absorbs quickly, hydrates the skin, heals skin tissues, reduces redness, reduces trans- epidermal water loss, increases the smoothness of skin and conditions the hair. Easy absorption, a high proportion of oleic acid, as well as the presence of linoleic acid all contribute to rendering the oil ideal for topical application 5. STORAGE: Store in a cool dark place in dark container with minimal headspace. 6. SAFETY: Refer to material safety data sheet SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION SHEET-SHEET –MARULA MARULA OIL OIL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – MARULA OIL 1. DESCRIPTION 1. PRODUCT NAME Product: Cold Pressed Marula Oil Product name: Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) oil Description: Crude, Cold Pressed Marula Oil Product use: Food products/ Personal care formulations Ingredients: Marula Oil 2. COMPOSITION / INGREDIENT INFORMATION: Allergens: Contains traces of tree nut allergens Ingredients: Vegetable oil triglycerides – 100% 2. CHEMICAL DATA Hazardous components: None MIN MAX CAS number EU#: 68956-68-3 Peroxide value INCI Name EU: Sclerocarya Birrea Seed oil 4 (meq/kg oil): Free Fatty acid value 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: 3 (g oleic acid/100g oil): Acid Value Hazard: Not classified as hazardous 6 (mg KOH/g oil): Classification: Non-Hazardous Substance Iodine Value: 70 80 Eye contact: Mild irritation may occur Saponification Value 188 196 (mg KOH/g oil) Skin contact: No known hazard Unsaponifiable matter 1 Ingestion: Contains traces of tree nuts (g/100g oil) Inhalation: No known hazard Refractive Index: 1.455 1.470 Relative Density/Specific 4. FIRST AID MEASURES: 0.910 0.920 Gravity 20°C/water at 20°C: Flush thoroughly with copious amounts of water or eye wash Eyes: 3. OIL COMPOSITION: FATTY ACID PROFILE solution.