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Emollient

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

Often labeled as: Mongongo Oil

The African desert oil that forms a protective shield.

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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 Mongongo nut. It contains a highly unique fatty acid called Eleostearic Acid, which polymerizes under UV light to form a physical protective shield over the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Protects against harsh environmental elements, deeply hydrates, and soothes.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic, deeply nourishing oil for severe winter weather.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a replacement for sunscreen.

The Science

It forms an environmental shield, but it does NOT act as an FDA-approved UV filter.