Description
African Black Palm Oil Kernel
Elaeis guineensis
Organic, Kosher, and Sustainably Sourced
1/2 oz (15ml)
Made in Nigeria
Raw and natural, this rich plant-based oil is extracted from the hard palm kernel nuts of the palm fruit. Palm Kernel oil has a very distinctive and strong nutty, roasted smell and is dark brown (black) color. Sustainably sourced and is artisan handcrafted according to Nigerian tradition and method.
Traditionally used for haircare, medicinal, and skincare purposes, as well as for making black soap, natural perfumes, and more, real Black Palm Kernel oil is known for its signature smoky aroma. The kernels are roasted and then cold-pressed into a gorgeous, rich, deep brown-black oil.
Perfect for deeply moisturizing dry skin, soothing cracked heels, promoting thicker and healthier hair, offering a natural remedy for scalp irritation or eczema, and elevating your homemade beauty recipes or complex natural perfume oil blends with a smoky, nutty rich aroma while adding both texture and dilution to your blends at the same time for a ready to use scent.
At room temperature the oil is semi solid. Palm kernel is known to offer numerous beauty and health benefits. Palm Kernel oil is known in Nigeria as Adin dudu or Adin Ekuro amongst the Yorubas, Main Alaidi amongst the Hausa, Nmanu Aki or Ude Aki in Igbo language.
