African Botanical
Baobab Oil
Adansonia digitata · INCI: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
A rich seed oil from the iconic baobab tree, known for supporting skin elasticity and long-lasting moisture.
What is baobab oil?
Baobab oil is a golden seed oil pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree, a Southern African icon that can hold water in its trunk for years to endure long dry seasons. That same resilience is reflected in the oil's lasting, comforting feel on skin.
The oil is rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, giving it a nourishing, cushioning quality. It spreads easily and helps skin feel supple and conditioned.
In skincare, baobab oil is valued for the way it supports the feel of elasticity and delivers long-lasting moisture to dry, depleted skin, without a heavy finish.
Baobab Oil benefits for skin
- Supports elasticity. Helps skin feel supple and conditioned, supporting a soft, springy feel.
- Long-lasting moisture. Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids to help skin stay comfortably nourished.
- Rich yet fast-absorbing. A cushioning oil that still melts into skin without leaving heaviness behind.
- Softens dry skin. Helps relieve the look and feel of dryness on rough, depleted areas.
- Conditioning. Leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and well cared for.
Desert provenance
The baobab is one of Africa's most recognisable trees, storing water in its vast trunk to survive years of drought across Southern Africa. Its large pods hold seeds that are cold-pressed into a nourishing oil, long used across the region for skin and hair.
How Maru uses baobab oil
Baobab oil is part of the botanical blend in both Desert Rain and Desert Sunrise, where it brings long-lasting moisture and a conditioned, supple feel to the skin.
Paired with marula, kalahari melon and ximenia, baobab helps our body oils deeply nourish dry skin through daily use, whether you reach for the fragrance-free Desert Rain or the lightly scented Desert Sunrise.