Commiphora wildii (Omumbiri) oil
AKA “Omumbiri Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Commiphora wildii (Omumbiri) oil
AKA: Omumbiri Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A natural fragrance oil from the omumbiri plant, traditionally used across Africa and the Middle East. Adds a warm, aromatic scent to beauty products.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
1082996-27-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin 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.
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Fights Acne
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Traditional Use
This rare Namibian oil has been used traditionally by indigenous Himba people for skin conditioning and protection in harsh desert climates. It is valued for its moisturizing and skin-healing properties in contemporary natural skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR