Baobab Seed Oil
Adansonia digitata
Baobab Seed Oil is a cold-pressed African cosmetic lipid oil obtained from the seeds of Adansonia digitata.
With its balanced oleic and linoleic acid profile, strong oxidative stability and rich conditioning properties, Baobab is a versatile formulation oil for skincare, haircare and body-care applications.
Origin & Sourcing
- Botanical: Adansonia digitata
- Raw material: Baobab seed
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Harvesting: Wild-harvested
- Extraction: Mechanical cold pressing
- Refining: Unrefined
- Additives: None
Afrika Botanicals sources Baobab through established producer and harvesting networks in Southern Africa, including South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Baobab occurs naturally across large areas of Africa and variations in growing conditions, rainfall, soils and seed characteristics can create natural differences between origins and harvests.
We work with selected supply partners to provide traceable material suitable for cosmetic formulation and international supply.
Performance Profile
Baobab Seed Oil combines conditioning performance with a substantial but highly functional skin feel.
Its fatty acid composition is characterised mainly by oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids, giving formulators a useful balance between emollience, skin conditioning and oxidative stability.
Key formulation characteristics include:
Versatile formulation profile – suitable for both skincare and haircare applications skin.
Balanced fatty acid profile – combines oleic and linoleic acids with a significant saturated fatty acid fraction
Conditioning and emollient properties – particularly suitable for dry skin and restorative formulations
Good oxidative stability – useful where formulation stability and shelf life are important
Rich texture – contributes body and substance to emulsions, balms and lipid blends
Technical Information
- INCI: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- CAS: 91745-12-9
- Extraction: Cold-pressed
- Refining: Unrefined
- Appearance: Yellow to golden-yellow liquid oil
- Odour: Mild, characteristic
- Typical shelf life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions
Natural variation in colour, odour and analytical values can occur between origins and harvests.
Applications
Baobab Seed Oil is suitable for a broad range of cosmetic formulations, including:
- Facial oils and serums
- Creams and lotions
- Body oils and balms
- Hair conditioners and masks
- Scalp and treatment oils
- Lipid blends
- Soaps and other personal-care formulations
It is particularly useful where conditioning, emollience and moisture retention are required.
Organic & Conventional Supply
Afrika Botanicals supplies certified organic Baobab Seed Oil, with conventional material also available for specific requirements.
Organic certification depends on the supply chain and batch. We can provide current certification documentation with quotations and commercial orders when certified organic material is required.
Quality & Documentation
Baobab Seed Oil is supplied with appropriate technical documentation, including:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Organic certification where applicable
- Origin and traceability information
Representative documentation is available during product evaluation, with batch-specific documentation supplied where applicable to commercial orders.
Packaging & Commercial Supply
Available formats depend on the required origin, specification and volume and can include:
- 1 litre
- 5 litre
- Approximately 20–25 kg bulk containers
- Approximately 180–200 kg drums
We can plan larger commercial requirements with our production partners based on availability and harvest.
Samples
Samples are available for formulation and commercial evaluation.
When requesting a sample or quotation, please provide your anticipated order quantity, annual volume, destination and whether certified organic material is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baobab Seed Oil refined?
Our standard Baobab Seed Oil is cold-pressed and unrefined.
Is certified organic Baobab available?
Yes. Certified organic Baobab Seed Oil is available, subject to origin, volume and current availability.
What is the shelf life?
Typically 24 months when stored correctly in unopened packaging. Refer to the applicable product documentation for the supplied material.
Does Baobab Oil vary between origins?
Yes. Natural variations in colour, odour and analytical characteristics can occur depending on geographical origin, growing conditions and harvest.
Can you supply technical documentation?
Yes. COA, TDS and SDS documentation is available, together with organic certification where applicable.
Can you supply commercial volumes?
Yes. Please provide your required quantity and anticipated annual volume so that we can confirm the most appropriate origin, specification and supply programme.