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Emollient

Calodendrum Capense Nut Oil

Often labeled as: Yangu Oil

The ultra-matte, sebum-balancing African oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Cold-pressed from the Yangu nut. It is a profoundly dry oil that provides intense moisturization while leaving a completely matte, powdery finish, making it a holy grail for oily skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Controls oily shine, protects against UV stress natively, and conditions without greasiness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used to naturally mattify T-zones.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

All nut oils are heavy.

The Science

Yangu oil is remarkably light and fast-absorbing.