Product Overview
Product Name: Buhle Manketti Seed Oil
INCI: Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Manketti) Seed Oil
Product Variant: Refined Oil
CAS: 68956-68-3
EINECS: 273-313-5
Packaging: 25kg net steel drums
Areas of Sourcing: Zimbabwe, Namibia
Botanical and Traditional Context
The manketti tree (also known as the ‘mongongo tree’) is scattered around southern Africa, usually distributed in large clusters which span a width of several kilometers. Taking a minimum of 25 years to bear fruit, the tree grows up to 20 meters in height.
Manketti trees commence flowering from October, which then leads to fruition during February – April. The manketti fruit, broadly the size and shape of a common plum, emits a pleasant aromatic fragrance. The prized, creamy-yellow kernels, which is rich in oil and nutrients is encased in a protective shell.
Communities have reported using the oil in the form of a lotion, to detangle and strengthen hair, and as a body oil, especially during winter months.
The word ‘buhle’ means beauty in the African language of Ndebele, which is spoken in the northwestern regions of Zimbabwe – one of our sourcing zones.
Application, Properties & Efficacy
Buhle Manketti Oil stimulates barrier functioning, providing film-forming protection and recovery against xerotic conditions. The very high concentration of linoleic acid and γ-tocopherol, coupled with relatively low oleic acid content supports high quality skin barrier recovery.
The presence of eleostearic acid, a conjugated form of linolenic acid, provides a light coating on the hair cuticle, allowing for coarse hair management and leading to smoother, more manageable tresses. Similarly, the presence of eleostearic acid and relatively low concentration of oleic acid leads to filmogen for skin – tightening/firming applications.
Buhle Manketti Oil also acts in an anti-oxidant to due to robust levels of β-sitosterol.
Formulation and Usage
The following are example formulations where our customers have used Buhle Manketti Oil:
| Category | Form | % Usage (Up to) |
|---|---|---|
| Facial skin care | Facial gels and serums | 30 |
| Hand & body care | Moisturising creams, hydration lotions, body massage oils | 25/100 |
| Anti-ageing | Skin-tightening/lifting creams, nano-emulsions | 25 |
| Hair care | Shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, leave in lotions, and styling products | 20 |
| Soaps | Hand soap bars, liquid soap | 20 |
| Lip care | Lip balm, lip repair cream, lipstick | 15 |
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