Desert Date oil, extracted from the seeds of the Balanites aegyptiaca tree, has been traditionally used for various purposes in traditional medicine, personal care, as well as a traditional food and cooking oil. In addition to its medicinal properties, Desert Date oil has several health benefits.
The seeds of the fruits are used traditionally for skin health, as it is known to have unique properties that improve hydration, while not feeling greasy to the touch. Traditionally, it is not only used for skin hydration and antiaging properties, but it is used for wound healing and protecting the skin from the environment.
Desert Date oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making it an interesting ingredient for skincare products. Other compounds of interest in Desert Date include diosgenin, yamogenin, balanitoside and balanitins.
As it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc and vitamin E, as well as being non-greasy and easily absorbed into the skin, it may benefit many skin types.
Through scientific investigation Desert date oil is also known to reduce the signs of aging while also stimulating the production of collagen and helping reduce dark spots. As it doesn’t clog pores there is interest in its use for acne.
Beyond skincare use, Desert Date has a long use in Ayurvedic medicine, and scientific confirmation into its use to promote liver health and blood sugar balance. In Ayurveda, Desert Date has been used for liver & spleen conditions, yellow fever, metabolic disorders and syphilis.
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