Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea)
The question

Is Marula Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea) safe in body oil?

ClearedBody oil

A lightweight botanical oil from African marula tree nuts. Rich in oleic acid (69%), tocopherols, and antioxidant phytosterols. Clinically proven non-irritating and effective for skin hydration. Low comedogenic rating makes it suitable for most skin types including oily.

What the research flags

  • Tree nut origin — patch test recommended for individuals with nut allergies (cross-reactivity rare but possible)

Other body oil ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 26528587
  2. [2]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 862313-SCLEROCARYA_BIRREA_MARULA_SEED_OIL
  3. [3]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 20013815

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific body oil product. This is not medical advice.