5 LT Kalahari Melon Oil

Country of Origin: Zimbabwe

Extraction Method: Cold pressed and then gently filtered to remove impurities.

Plant part: Seeds

Type of agriculture: Conventional

Features: Introducing Kalahari Melon Oil, the ultimate beauty elixir traditionally used as a moisturiser to protect the skin, to ensure a blemish-free complexion, to promote healthy hair and to give a shine . Simply add a few drops to your skincare routine, morning and night, and watch your skin transform into a youthful, glowing complexion.

Properties/Benefits: Kalahari Melon Oil is rich in essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid and oleic acid which help to deeply moisturise the skin, improving its hydration levels, and leaving it soft, smooth and supple. It is also well known to contain antioxidants like vitamin E for combatting free radicals and reducing signs of aging, phytosterols for soothing and calming irritated skin, tocopherols for protecting against environmental damage, and carotenoids for promoting a youthful and radiant complexion and gives the oils its beautiful colour. These compounds work together to provide potent skincare benefits, making Kalahari Melon Oil a powerful ingredient that moisturises, fights aging, soothes, and promotes healthy skin.

Fatty acid profile:

• Oleic acid C18:1 (an omega-9): 10% to 24%
• Linoleic acid C18:2 (an omega-6): 55% to 70%
• Palmitic acid C16:0: 7% to 13%

Appearance: Clear, yellow mobile liquid

Texture: Typically light and non-greasy, making it easily absorbed by the skin. It has a silky and smooth texture that glides effortlessly on the skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple without a heavy or greasy residue.

Common Uses:

• Hair care products
• Moisturisers
• Anti-ageing products
• Facial oils and serums
• Body oils
• Facial cleansers and exfoliants

Recommended Dosage: Up to 100% as supplied.

Did you know? One unusual fact about the Kalahari Melon vine is that it is also known as the Tsamma Melon, and it has been used for centuries by the San people of Southern Africa as a natural thirst quencher. The juicy flesh of the Kalahari Melon is rich in water and nutrients, making it a valuable source of hydration for people living in the arid regions of Southern Africa. In fact, the Kalahari Melon has been found to contain up to 90% water and is believed to be one of the most water-rich fruits in the world. The San people also used the seeds of the fruit to produce oil for cooking and skin care, highlighting the many uses and benefits of this remarkable plant.

Suggested Storage: Stored at temperature <30°C in closed containers and protected from direct sunlight.

100% true to the botanical name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, petrochemical free

Supplier information: Our supplier is proud to support tree planting activities every year, as part of their commitment to sustainability since their inception in 2016. They also take pride in training the farmers they work with in sustainable harvesting practices for the tree species used and supporting them with forest management. They are particularly proud to work with women, as 95% of the people they collaborate with are women. In rural areas of Zimbabwe, where our supplier operates, women make up a significant portion of the population and are often involved in fruit and nut picking. While they may showcase women in their pictures, it is not a deliberate exclusion of men. In fact, they also see male involvement in activities such as transportation of fruits and nuts and operating machinery.