Rich in oleic acid (~70%) and linoleic acid; high oxidative stability; lightweight absorption; good for dry and mature skin; native African tree, ethical sourcing consideration
Function & Common Use
Emollient
Emollient
Luxury face oils hair oils serums
Vegetable (marula fruit seeds)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) safe to use in skincare?
Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in oleic acid (~70%) and linoleic acid; high oxidative stability; lightweight absorption; good for dry and mature skin; native African tree, ethical sourcing consideration
Is Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) allowed in India?
Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) used for in cosmetics?
Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Luxury face oils hair oils serums.
Regulatory Status
Identifiers
Want to check if your product contains Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil)?
Analyse a Product