Product Overview
Product Name: Salala Baobab Exfoliant
INCI: Adansonia digitata seed extract
Product Variant:
- Salala Baobab Exfoliant 500 (for facial applications)
- Salala Baobab Exfoliant 1000 (for body applications)
CAS: 91745-12-9
EINECS: 294-680-8
Packaging: 10kg net white opaque polyethylene bag
Area of Sourcing: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi
Botanical and Traditional Context
The baobab tree is found throughout Africa and is commonly referred to as the ‘Tree of Life’ or ‘Upside Down Tree’. Standing aloft across the African Savannah, the trees are firmly entrenched in the local culture. The baobab fruit ripens during March to June in Southern Africa, and November to December in the northern parts of the continent. Opening the baobab shell reveals a creamy-white coloured pulp that smothers black bean-sized seeds, which are cold-pressed into oil. The resulting seedcake (by-product) is then up-cycled to produce Salala Baobab Exfoliants.
Consisting of moderate abrasiveness, Salala Baobab Exfoliant 500 and 1000 are ideal ‘hero’ ingredients for dislodging dead skin cells.
The word ‘salala’ means to be smooth in the African language of Chichewa, which is spoken in Malawi and Mozambique – where our baobab seeds are sourced.
Application, Properties & Efficacy
Salala Baobab Exfoliant reduces skin roughness without disrupting the skin integrity, by removing dead and dry skin cells, and results in an even skin tone.
Formulation and Usage
The following are example formulations where our customers have used Salala Baobab Exfoliant:
| Category | Form | % Usage (Up to) |
|---|---|---|
| Facial care | Facial scrub, skin toner | 6 |
| Body & feet care | Exfoliating and buffing bar, scrubbing clay, foot scrub | 10 |
| Soaps | Hand soap bars, liquid soap | 10 |
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