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Adansonia digitata seed oil
AKA “Baobab”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Adansonia digitata seed oil
AKA: Baobab
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
African Botanical
Essential Oil
Clean
Baobab seed oil from Africa deeply conditions and softens both hair and skin, leaving them nourished and smooth.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91745-12-9
Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The seed oil from baobab was traditionally used in African skincare for its emollient properties and vitamin E content. Applied to skin and hair to combat dryness and protect against harsh climates in sub-Saharan Africa.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR