Mongongo What!!!: The Holy Grail of Oils
Coconut oil, argan oil and jojoba oil I know you heard of those. However, a Holy Grail has emerged my fam; Mongongo oil. Ya know my initial reaction was, "Mongongo...what?!?" It’s causing a ruckus in the skincare and cosmetics world.
The benefits on the skin! I’ll get into that later...
Mongongo oil is extracted from the fruit of the South African Manketti tree, specifically the nut we get from the fruit itself. The tree reaches about 15-20 meters tall, about a fifth the length of a Football Field. The oil has a yellowish, almost green colour, and smells like your everyday nuts( cashew, peanuts for eg ). It provides some amazing benefits to the skin regardless of gender, let us talk about it real quick.
Mongongo Oil Benefits
Although it’s fairly new to us, Africans have been using this to hydrate their skin for centuries, and we know their skin glow is the sh*t! Dry, ashy or cracked skin? This oil helps leave you so moisturized that regular lotions users become haters.
No matter your skin type we want softer and smoother skin. Like that dope spouse or friend who got yah back, Mongongo Oil has high levels of linoleic acid that nourishes and revitalizes our skin.
A lot of us have struggled with dry skin especially in the hot seasons, like the summer. I’m sure mah brothers know what I’m talking about. That Ashy spot when we roll those jeans up so we’re thinking we’re gonna keep the skin hydrated.
Did you know that mongongo oil can protect the skin against sunburn? Bet you didn’t! Mix that oil in and BAM! We find it acting like a great protectant for the skin.
A little can go a long way sometimes but the skin journey feels even longer when you have eczema like the remaining 15-20% of us. Our wearing masks and face shields daily are doing nothing for our skin either. I don’t know about you but my skin has been paying the price. Mongongo oil helps reduce the flakes and ease the need to itch not only from eczema but other skin conditions like it.
I saved the best benefit for last, Vitamin E, known to fight and reduce aging, as Jay-z said “Forever young, I want to be forever young”. Pharrell has a lifetime supply of Vitamin E; my man doesn’t age.
Destination…..Fountain of Youth!
I could ramble on and on about Mongongo Oil's benefits. It has several skin benefits that are both effective and natural and safe. A little goes a long way when it comes to treating your skin, and Mongongo oil is an excellent skin protectant.
Mah brother, ya skincare routine doesn’t need to be a struggle.
RAW EDGE ingredients are all natural, Mongongo Oil being one of the main ones. Our Ultra Rich Body Butter is easy to use, apply a small amount to the skin after a shower and you’re good to go all day.
What are you waiting on?
