Mideka Ximenia Oil provides protection and recovery from environmental pollution stressors. The oil’s exceptionally robust antioxidant properties originate from the generous amounts of phytosterol content, including lupeol and β-amyrin, and β-sitosterol. Bestowed with generous portions of monoenoic acids, including ximenynic acid – a well published microcirculatory stimulator, Mideka Ximenia Oil can be used for skin and hair follicle rejuvenation. The oil’s tocotrienol content also provides for anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activity.
Ximenia trees form part of a family of semi-deciduous shrubs scattered around various low-altitude and grassland regions of Africa. The shrubs were originally named after the 17th century Spanish monk Franciso Ximenez, and are affectionately known as the ‘wild plum’ or ‘monkey plum’ tree. The glossy dark reddish-brown fruit consists of white spots, and are plum-like in size – usually growing to a length of up to 30mm. Cutting open the fruit reveals a tasty and edible pale orange pulp, and a single soft-cream coloured large seed that is rich in oil.
Key Applications:
- Protection & recovery – Anti-pollution, from environmental stressors
- Microcirculatory stimulation – skin and scalp/follicles Antioxidant
INCI: Ximenia Americana (Ximenia) Seed Oil
Suggested Usage: 2.0 – 5.0%
Storage: To prolong shelf life, store in dry and light protected locations at refrigerated temperatures.
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