Organic Baobab Oil – Cosmos certified

In the soap industry, this luxurious oil is increasingly prized for its multiple benefits for the skin.

Rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, Baobab oil transforms ordinary soaps into nourishing treatments, leaving skin soft, smooth and revitalized.

Properties:

• Rich in nutrients: Baobab oil is rich in vitamins A, E, D and F, as well as essential fatty acids such as omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9, making it highly nourishing.
• Antioxidant: It contains natural antioxidants that help protect the skin against free radical damage. This can help prevent premature aging of the skin.
• Moisturizing: Baobab oil is highly moisturizing and helps maintain skin hydration by preventing water evaporation. It is therefore excellent for treating dry skin.
• Healing: Thanks to its regenerative properties, baobab oil can help heal wounds, burns, rashes and other minor skin conditions.
• Anti-inflammatory: Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and inflammation, making it beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin.
• Emollient: Excellent for softening and smoothing skin, thanks to its ability to penetrate deeply without clogging pores.
• Regenerative: Stimulates collagen and elastin production, contributing to skin firmness and elasticity.
• Fast absorption: Baobab oil has a light, non-greasy texture, enabling rapid absorption without leaving an oily residue.

Recommended for which skin type :

For problem skin :

• Anti-inflammatory: The phytosterols present in baobab oil have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to soothe conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
• Healing: Baobab oil promotes wound healing and improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks thanks to its regenerative properties and richness in essential fatty acids.

For dry skin:

• Moisturizing: Oleic and palmitic acids help deeply nourish and restore the skin's lipid balance, making it softer and more supple.

For oily skin :

• Sebum regulator: Linoleic acid (Omega-6) helps balance sebum production, which can reduce excess shine on skin.

Tips and Tricks for the Soap Maker :

Unsaponifiables:

1. Phytosterols: These are natural compounds found in plant oils that have anti-inflammatory properties and can help repair and strengthen the skin barrier.
2. Tocopherols (Vitamin E): Tocopherols are powerful antioxidants that help protect skin against free radical damage, delaying the signs of skin aging.
3. Squalene: Although present in smaller quantities, squalene is an excellent natural emollient and antioxidant. It helps keep skin hydrated and may also play a role in skin repair.

These unsaponifiables add value to baobab oil, making it ideal for skin care products, especially soap formulations.

Its saponification value:

The saponification value of Nigella oil is 143, which means that 0.143 g of NAOH soda are needed to saponify 1 g of Baobab oil. This information will help you calculate your own recipe.

In your calculator, you'll need to select "Baobab Oil" or "Huile de Baobab. "

Your recipe should contain between 5% and 15% maximum.

Baobab oil will give your soap hardness and a stable, creamy lather. Don't hesitate to use this oil alongside Coconut Butter.

Tips and tricks:

Trace management

• Trace speed: Baobab oil is relatively light compared to thicker oils such as palm or castor oil. It tends to slow down the trace, which can be beneficial if you want to work complex designs or patterns into your soap.
• Trace consistency: When Baobab Oil is used in moderate quantities in a soap recipe, it helps to obtain a more fluid trace.

• Saponification temperature: Working at a slightly higher temperature can help speed up the trace a little if necessary. The ideal temperature for mixing oils and soda solution is generally between 38°C and 45°C.

• Formulation: Balance your recipes with oils that reach the trace more quickly, such as Coconut Butter, Shea Butter or Macadamia Oil.

Additions / Superfatting :

As an oil replacer: If you use Baobab Oil as an oil replacer (added after the trace for its benefits), it can be used at a rate of 5% to 10% of the total amount of oils (PTH). This helps retain its beneficial properties without being completely saponified.

As part of the base recipe: If Baobab Oil is used as an integral part of the oils in your soap, you can include it at a level of 10% to 20% of the total oils (PTH).

Handling: With a slower trace speed, you have more time to mix colorants, fragrances or other additives without the mixture becoming too thick too quickly. This allows better integration of ingredients and more precise control over the aesthetics of the finished soap.

Additives: Additives such as sugar, honey or milk can accelerate the trace. If you find that baobab oil slows down the process too much, consider adding one of these ingredients in small quantities to adjust the saponification speed.

Mussels:

Be aware that the reaction between soda and oils can generate heat. Use our appropriate molds and monitor the temperature throughout the process to avoid the freezing phase.

Our molds are flexible, making them easy to remove from the mold once the soap has hardened. What's more, they enable better heat distribution during the saponification process, promoting optimal soap setting.

Advice and use for solid shampoo and solid conditioner:

Add 10 ml Baobab Oil to our homemade solid shampoo recipe.

Be sure to mix well so that the oil is evenly distributed throughout the solid shampoo.

Dry, brittle hair:

• Hydration and Nutrition: Baobab Oil is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply moisturize hair, restoring elasticity and strength, helping to prevent breakage.

Split ends:

• Prevention and Repair: By nourishing hair and improving its elasticity, Baobab Oil helps prevent split ends and can help improve the appearance of already split ends.

Dull, limp hair

• Revitalization: Baobab Oil brings natural shine and revitalizes dull hair with its vitamins and antioxidants, restoring life and shine to limp hair.

Curly hair:

• Definition and Suppleness: Baobab Oil is particularly effective for frizzy or afros hair, as it intensely moisturizes while helping to define curls and reduce frizz.

Damaged, dry ends

• Moisturizing ends: By applying Baobab Oil directly to the ends, you can reduce dryness and improve the overall condition of damaged ends, preventing further deterioration.

Composition of Baobab Oil :

Essential fatty acids

• Oleic acid (Omega-9): approx. 30-40% - This monounsaturated fatty acid helps maintain skin softness, suppleness and shine.
• Linoleic acid (Omega-6): approx. 20-35% - A polyunsaturated fatty acid that is crucial to skin health, contributing to its barrier and inflammatory properties.
• Palmitic acid: approx. 18-30% - This saturated fatty acid helps form a barrier on the skin to retain moisture.
• Stearic acid: approx. 2-8% - Also a saturated fatty acid, it has emollient properties and helps repair skin and maintain its flexibility and strength.

Vitamins and other compounds

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol): This fat-soluble vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against free radical damage.
• Vitamin C: Although in smaller quantities than vitamin E, vitamin C is another essential antioxidant that supports collagen production and improves skin radiance.
• Phytosterols: have anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce redness and skin irritation.

• Botanical name: Adansonia digitata
• Appearance: Golden to light yellow oily liquid
• Odor: Mild and subtly nutty
• Texture: Rich yet non-greasy, it quickly penetrates the skin, leaving a sensation of softness and hydration, with no residue.

How to store Baobab oil :

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Make sure it's securely closed.
• It generally keeps for up to 12 months after opening.

Extraction process :

Baobab oil is generally extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the fruit of the Adansonia tree. This method preserves the oil's essential nutrients, antioxidants and moisturizing properties.

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The indications and advice given above are provided for information purposes only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy.
They should in no way be considered as medical advice.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned.
Furthermore, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.