Emollient ingredient
Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Cold-pressed oil from the seeds of Ximenia americana (wild plum), a tree native to Africa and the Americas. One of the richest plant sources of nervonic acid, a long-chain fatty acid involved in myelin synthesis and skin barrier maintenance. Imparts a rich, conditioning texture.
Also known as: Wild Plum Seed Oil, Sour Plum Oil
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Benefits
- ✓Exceptionally rich in nervonic acid (C24:1 omega-9, up to 26%) — a very-long-chain fatty acid that supports ceramide synthesis and skin barrier integrity
- ✓Contains oleic acid and behenic acid esters; used in African beauty traditions for skin conditioning and wound healing
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Ceramide NP+ Cholesterol