Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, also known as the Drumstick tree. Moringa oil has got a special name, it is Ben oil. It is called so because it has high amounts of behenic acid. Moringa oil has been mentioned as a very useful oil in the medicinal books of Greece and Rome.
Description: Dark greenish yellow to brownish green colored clear liquid.
Odor: The odor is strong and characteristic.
Botanical Source: Moringa Oleifera.
Relative Density: 0.921
Refractive Index: 1.472
Acid value: 0.6
Peroxide Value: 1.1
Moisture Content: Less than 0.01 %
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in ethanol, miscible with light petroleum.
Uses:-
â?¢ It softens dry skin and maintains moisture in the skin.
â?¢ It is good for conditioning dry, chapped lips.
â?¢ Itâ??s beneficial to treat rough, dry skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
