Skin Intellect: Baobab Oil, Explained.
photo: Melyon.co
There is no denying the ancient history at the root of the overflow of botanicals in Africa that are rich in what feels like ancestral healing properties. We know and love Africa for her bountiful spices that are potent across the diaspora, but here at SKINTELLECT we’re celebrating the rebirth of these botanicals in beauty to honor the rich heritage and deep connection to the Motherland.
African Beauty, the term coined A-Beauty, is setting the stage for African botanicals as main character ingredients in today’s Black beauty products. One of our favorites is Baobab oil. Derived from the magnificent Baobab tree, which is commonly referred to as the "tree of life," this oil is a powerhouse of lifelong skin benefits. Bursting with essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, Baobab oil is known for its regenerative abilities as it deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, leaving it soft, supple, radiant, and reduces stubborn signs of aging skin.
From its ability to improve skin elasticity to its anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin, Baobab oil is truly a gift from Africa's rich soil. Its versatility extends beyond skincare, as it also revitalizes and strengthens hair, making it a holistic beauty solution for face, body, and scalp care.
What: Baobab Oil
Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
Benefits: Regenerates the skin, leaving it smooth, soft, and reduces stubborn signs of aging.
Skin Concerns and Type: Acne and Psoriasis. For all skin types.
History: The Baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and one of the largest succulents in the world.
Discover Black Beauty Products with Baobab Oil
Muri Lelu Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil
An award-winning nighttime face oil that does the work while you rest. This potent anti-inflammatory formula is packed with Africa's richest botanicals like baobab oil and marula oil to repair skin barrier, minimize the appearance of fine lines, and deeply treat hyperpigmentation. We recommend a 3-step routine: cleanse, apply toner, and press a few drops into the skin in an upward motion.
Melyon Day Cream
The perfect introduction to the brand, the Melyon day cream is packed with hydrating and skin brightening ingredients that leave the skin feeling silky smooth with a perfect matte finish. The combination of baobab oil, vitamin E, C and niacinamide in this formula truly act as the unbreakable pillars that protect the skin barrier from environmental stressors. Our friends at Melyon are having a special offer with code ‘skintellect15’.
KOBA Milk It Body Lotion
A spa day in a tube. Rich in texture yet light to the touch, the Koba Milk It Body Lotion is a great product to add to your body care routine. Formulated with safou oil, baobab oil, shea butter, this ultra hydrating lotion is sure to leave your skin moisturized and plump. The various mineral oils and natural ingredients make for a luxuriously scented cream that leaves your skin feeling and looking sensational.
54 Thrones Ivorian + Ghanaian Butter
Formulated with the most skin-loving African Beauty ingredients like cocoa extract, shea butter, baobab oil and coconut oil, this warm body butter hugs the skin with the most intense hydration. It leave the skin quenched and rejuvenated with a healthy glow that eases away a dull complexion.
KOBA Gold Drip Nourishing Body & Hair Oil
Perfect for daily body rituals, weekly scalp hydration, and cozy bath nights, this nourishing dry oil does it all. A rich blend of plant oils like sweet almond oil, safou oil, grape seed oil, plum and baobab oil reveals a calming aromatherapy and leave a captivating glow to the skin. It’s spreadable, leaving no part of the body untouched and absorbs nicely without a greasy, tacky finish.