Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Moringa oil
On the label: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil · Emollient
What it is
A very stable oleic-rich oil from the moringa tree; the 'ben oil' of old perfumery.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
In the research
9 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Exploring Moringa-Derived Phytosterol From East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, as Antialopecia Agent: 5α-Reductase Inhibition and Topical Tonic for Sustainable Health Innovation and Dev · Scientifica, 2026
- Antifungal, toxicological, and colorimetric properties of Origanum vulgare, Moringa oleifera, and Cinnamomum verum essential oils mixture against Egyptian Prince Yusuf Palace deter · BMC biotechnology, 2025
- Development and Assessment of a Multipurpose Herbal Cream With Moringa oleifera Lam · Cureus, 2024
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other emollients
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