Product Overview
Product Name: Wala Moringa Oil
INCI: Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil
Product Variants: Unrefined Oil & Refined Oil
CAS: 93165-54-9
EINECS: 296-941-1
Packaging: 23.5kg net steel drums
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Area of Sourcing: Malawi, Sudan
Botanical and Traditional Context
Scientists commonly refer to Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) as the ‘miracle tree’ due the myriad of nutritional benefits offered by all parts of the plant.
The moringa pod (or fruit) is green, long and slender – usually 30cm-50cm in length. When opened, the highly prized black-winged seeds are revealed, numbering between 5-20 per fruit.
Originating from India, the moringa plant is now a common part of Africa’s smallholder farming landscape. Grown in various regions across Africa today, moringa harvests from December to March in southern Africa, and June to September in the northern regions.
The word ‘wala’ means to appear radiant or shine in the African language of Chichewa, which is spoken in Malawi – one of our sourcing regions.
Application, Properties & Efficacy
Wala Moringa Oil is a unique product that restores normalcy to the skin’s microbiome. High levels of oleic acid, together with antioxidant properties enable Wala Moringa Oil to arrest a wide variety of microbes, helping to re-balance the skin’s microflora, as well as acting as an anti/blemish and cleansing agent.
As a moisturiser, Wala Moringa Oil hydrates and softens the skin, whilst increasing tone and elasticity. Easily absorbed and highly stable, the oil’s anti-oxidant properties also helps to reduce DNA damage and protects against free radicals.
With high oleic and meaningful behenic fatty acid content, Wala Moringa Oil consists of balanced α-, β-, and γ-tocopherol ratios, and high levels of β-sitosterol, Δ5-avenasterol, and campesterol.
Kupanda tested the immediate effects of Wala Moringa Oil’s hydration capacity – specifically at 30-, 60- and 120-minute intervals. The results showed that moisture of the test patch was significantly higher 30 minutes after application when compared to the reference patch, and moisture levels of the test patch remained significantly higher during the subsequent intervals (p < 0.005).
Physiochemical Characteristics (from Production)
| Property | Unrefined | Refined |
|---|---|---|
| Physical state at 20ºC | Light yellow – green colour, liquid form, with characteristic odour. | Clear – pale yellow colour, liquid form, with no-low odour. |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 0.0 – 4.0 | 0.0 – 2.0 |
| Peroxide Value (mEq O₂/kg) | 0.0 – 7.0 | 0.0 – 2.0 |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/kg) | 175 – 200 | 175 – 200 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (%) | 0.0 – 1.0 | 0.0 – 1.0 |
| Iodine Value (g/100g) | 60 – 75 | 60 – 75 |
| Moisture (%) | 0.0 – 1.0 | 0.0 – 1.0 |
| Key Fatty Acid Profile (%) 16:0 Palmitic acid: 18:0 Stearic acid: 18:1 Oleic acid: 18:2 Linoleic acid: 20:0 Arachidic acid: 20:1 Eicosenoic acid: 22:0 Behenic acid: | . 6.0 – 8.0 4.0 – 8.0 65.0 – 85.0 0.0 – 1.0 2.0 – 5.0 0.0 – 3.0 3.0 – 8.0 | . 6.0 – 8.0 4.0 – 8.0 65.0 – 85.0 0.0 – 1.0 2.0 – 5.0 0.0 – 3.0 3.0 – 8.0 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in cosmetics esters and vegetable oils; insoluble in water. | Soluble in cosmetics esters and vegetable oils; insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life (in closed containers as per storage conditions below): | 24 months | 24 months |
Formulation and Usage
The following are example formulations where our customers have used Wala Moringa Oils (unrefined or refined):
| Category | Form | % Usage (Up to) |
|---|---|---|
| Facial skin cleansing | Cleansing gels and scrubs | 30 |
| Facial moisturisers | Creams and nano-emulsions | 20 |
| Hand & body care | Moisturising creams, hydration lotions, body massage oils | 25/100 |
| Hair care | Shampoo, conditioner, scalp mask, leave in lotions | 20 |
| Soaps | Hand soap bars, liquid soap | 20 |
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