Ximenia Oil - Pure & Unrefined
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Cold-pressed from wild-harvested sour plum kernels in Swaziland, this silky oil is a rare botanical treasure for deeply nourishing hair and skin.
Why ximenia oil?
- Intensely moisturises dry, damaged, or chemically treated hair
- Conditions the scalp and restores softness to brittle strands
- Highly emollient - absorbs beautifully without heaviness
- Rich in ximenyic acid, known for anti-inflammatory properties
- Soothes chapped lips, cuticles and rough patches
How to use
Warm a few drops between your palms and smooth through damp hair as a leave-in treatment, or apply to dry ends for instant shine. Use on skin wherever you need deep hydration - elbows, heels, or as a nourishing facial oil.
Origin & ethics
Sourced from small-scale producers in Swaziland who hand-harvest the kernels and cold-press in small batches. Unrefined and undiluted - just pure ximenia oil in its natural state.
Cold pressed from the kernels of the sour plum, ximenia oil conditions the scalp and nourishes the hair - especially dry/damaged hair. it is highly emollient and softens the skin.
Ximenia oil is said to contain ximenyic acid which has been shown to be anti-inflammatory (great on chapped lips).
Nutritionally rich in Vitamin C, ximenia fruit can be eaten raw or made into jams, jellies and a refreshing syrup.
The seed oil, extracted in various ways, is edible and used in cooking. However, its principal use is as an emollient. Ximenia oil is used by bushmen on their bows and bow strings, whilst the women and girls use it to anoint their bodies and hair.
It is a very effective hair oil, rich conditioner and skin softener. Chapped skin is often soothed by massaging Ximenia oil into the affected area.
Ximenia oil improves the functioning of sebaceous tissues and is an effective treatment for dry skin. Ximenia oil is moisturising for hair and skin.
INCI : Ximenia americana
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : SWAZILAND