Description
- The high content of palmitic and oleic acids has also been found to have good skin permeation enhancing properties, along with anti-oxidant, revitalizing and nourishing properties for the skin and hair. The presence of limonoids, in particular Trichilin A, is responsible for its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activities. It is a non-drying oil that quickly absorbs in the skin
- It softens and improves the elasticity of the skin Essential fatty acids contribute towards maintaining a healthy skin Encourages regeneration of cells without clogging pores Has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties It spreads easily on the skin hence can also be used in massage products
- It heals and nourishes dry cracked skin Excellent as a hair conditioner Ideal moisturizer to strengthen and softens natural hair Alleviates dry and itchy scalp
- Vegan and Gluten Free. Chemical and Synthetic Free, Cruelty free
- Mafura butter is a central part of Southern African domestic life and is renowned for its cosmetic and healing properties. Locals use liberally raw, crude Mafura Butter to protect, nourish and revitalize as well as to condition the hair. Medicinally Mafura butter is used as unguent to treat artritis and heal wounds. The butter is rich in essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic) and has been shown to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of limonids such as Trichilin A.
What is Mafura Butter? Mafura butter is a highly moisturizing butter that is extracted from the seeds of the Mafura tree (also known as Trichilia Emetica or Natal Mahogany). The Butter is widely used in the Southern African region, especially in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, as a skin moisturizer and hair conditioner. It is also used medically to treat rheumatism and heal wounds.
