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What is a Baobab Oil?
As the name gives it away, baobab oil is obtained from the seeds of certain species of the baobab tree. These are unique trees that grow in some parts of the African continent, Madagascar and Australia.
The oil extracted from the trees is enriched with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B, vitamin C, and Omega 3.
Where Can I Find Baobab Oil In South Africa?
baocare
Address: 3 Van Der Lith St, Louis Trichardt, 0920, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 79 392 6072
Baobab Ultra Market
Address: Waterval Plots, Krugersdorp, 1739, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 10 013 2043
eOil.co.za
Address: 18 Dalton Rd, Wendywood, Sandton, 2090, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 76 453 7500
Where is the baobab tree found in South Africa?
Limpopo
The primary location where baobabs can be discovered in South Africa is in the Limpopo area near a town called Messina in Limpopo it’s called the baobab town these trees also reside in Madagascar, however, the ones in Madagascar are quite different, they are taller, they look more like pillars straight trunks with the finger-like branches at the extremely top. the baobab likes to grow in arid hot Sandy areas.
Does baobab oil lighten skin?
While baobab oil won’t lighten your skin tone it can brighten your complexion, if it’s dull, and reduce the appearance of dark spots and melasma.
This is a result of the high levels of vitamin C found within the oil, which helps with the production of melanin.