Other South African Oils

South African Essential and Fixed Oils

Tagette Oil

Tagette (Tagetes minutas) is used for both flavour and fragrance applications, and has properties that make it a natural insect repellent. Herbaceous, slightly fruity and citrus like odour.  Yellowish red to red colour.

Rose Geranium Oil

Rose Geranium has a broad application which includes increased use in both personal care and home care products. A popular component now in beverage flavours, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic.  Colour is greenish to yellow green. Rosy sweet and floral odour.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil has established medicinal properties. The oil has become a staple in both Aromatherapy and Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) applications. Fresh and camphoraceous odour. Colour: ranges from pale yellow to colourless and clear.

Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil

Lemon Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum petersonii) is a beautifully scented oil with Tea Tree properties. The oil is used medicinally and as an Aromatherapy oil, as well as a lemon profile ingredient in personal and home care products.  Citrus and Lemon floral odour.  Clear to pale yellow colour.

Marula Oil

Newly established oil for flavour and cosmetic applications. This cold pressed oil is unique to Southern Africa and is rich in oleic and palmitic acids. Yellow to gold colour.

Baobab Oil

Southern African cold pressed oil with high moisturising properties. Rich in Omega 6 and 9. Used as a carrier oil in Aromatherapy applications and in cosmetic formulations.

Ximenia Oil

Cold pressed oil from Southern Africa with a high content of mono-unsaturated fatty acids. Strong moisturizing properties.  Enhances healing.

Kalahari Melon Oil

Southern African cold pressed oil with high content of Omega 6 which allows for efficient skin absorption. Moisturizing and regenerating for skin.