Cape Chestnut Oil

Common name	Cape Chestnut oil
Botanical name	Calodendrum Capense
Description	A clear, yellowish oil
Typical Fatty Acid profile	Oleic 41.5% Palmitic 18.80% Linoliec 30-40% Palmitoleic 0.50%
Plant parts used	Seed
Extraction method	Cold pressing
Certification	Conventional
Region of origin	South Africa

Description and Uses

Also known as Yangu oil, Cape Chestnut oil has long been used in traditional African skin care. With its ultraviolet protection, high content of essential fatty acids and antioxidants. it is ideal for natural cosmetic use. Its mild smell is also 
well suited to this use. 

Cape Chestnut oil helps to moisturise and nourish dry, damaged skin. When used in a healing ointment, it may benefit those who suffer from skin conditions such as psoriasis, cracked skin, eczema, scaling or chapped lips.

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