Marula oil (sclerocarya birrea) is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the Marula tree. It is 'magic' from South Africa aand is a most amazing carrier oil. It is a "dry" oil, almost instantly absorbed by the skin. High in conditioning Oleic acid and anti-oxidants, Marula oil leaves the skin feeling soft, hydrated, nourished and revitalized.
In the rural areas of Africa, the woman crack the nut of the marula fruit, extracting the precious kernals from which this miraculous oil is made. The history of the tree goes back hundreds of years.