Organic Baobab Oil

Organic Baobab Oil Baobab, a common name of a genus of trees (Adansonia). There are nine species. Six species live in the drier parts of Madagascar, two in mainland Africa, and one in Australia. The baobab is the national tree of Madagascar. Other common names include 'boab', 'boaboa', 'bottle tree', 'the tree of life', 'upside-down tree', and 'monkey bread tree'. The trees reach heights of 5 to 30 meters (16 to 98 ft.) and trunk diameters of 7 to 11 meters (23 to 36 ft.) Its trunk can hold up to 120,000 liters of water. For most of the year, the tree is leafless, and looks very much like it has its roots sticking up in the air. Some have lived ten times that long and have reached heights of 65 feet (20m) with trunks 39 feet (12m) in diameter. Locals refer to the Baobab as the Tree of Life because everything from the seed oil and bark to the leaves and fruit pulp are used. Because of their size, Baobabs serve as gathering places as well as provide shade and shelter to travelers. Their hollow trunks are ideal for storing equipment and grain, and water during long dry spells. In fact, many settlements were established at the base of the life-sustaining Baobab. Baobab oil is a natural moisturizer, an emollient. It soothes the skin and helps it retain its elasticity. It is excellent for dry skin (like when you are under Chemotherapy) and eczema. The baobab tree is known as the tree of life, with good reason. It can provide shelter, clothing, food, and water for the animal and human inhabitants of the African savannah regions. The cork-like bark and huge stem are fire resistant and are used for making cloth and rope. The leaves are used as condiments and medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is edible, and full of vitamin C. As of 2010 experts estimate the potential international market at a billion dollars ($US) a year. Properties of Baobab oil These are the healing therapeutic properties of baobab oil. Emollient - It is an excellent moisturizer for the skin. Insulator - It protects the skin from excessive high and low temperatures. Rejuvenator - It promotes rejuvenation of skin cells. Non-Siccative - It does not dry for a long time. Cicatrizing - It promote wound healing. Antioxidant - It prevents the skin from free radical damage. Anti-Inflammatory - Because of the presence of omega fatty acids in it. Color, Taste and Aroma The oil has deep golden yellow color, earthy aroma and a nutty taste.