Ingredient

Moringa Oil

Moringa oleifera

Nicknamed the miracle plant, moringa oil is light, antioxidant-rich and highly nutritious. It strengthens the hair and softens the skin.

Belonging to the Moringaceae family, the moringa plant is cultivated in parts of Africa, as well as in its native Asia. Also known as the drumstick tree, along with its many other names, the plant has the ability to survive in harsh conditions, particularly in areas with minimal rainfall.

What are the benefits of Moringa Oil?

• Emollient
• Soothing
• Strengthens hair

Moringa Oil is full of fatty acids that moisturise and hydrate the skin, scalp and hair. It is thought to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help look after our skin, keeping it calm and looking healthy.  

Where does Lush source Moringa Oil?

Lush has worked alongside and been buying moringa oil from the Ghana Permaculture Institute (GPI) since 2013, originally through the now evolved SLush fund. Set up by Paul Yeboah, the GPI teaches permaculture practices to educate its students about alternative sustainable farming methods. The institute works to regenerate degraded land, as well as working with the local community to provide jobs and of course, moringa oil. Lush also purchases moringa oil from Uganda, where it supports smallholder farmers with training on regenerative growing practices.

Moringa oil is created from moringa seeds, and the excess or byproduct produced after the oil is removed from the seeds is known as cake. This cake can be used to feed biogas system digesters for cooking, as animal feed and as a fertiliser that farmers can then use to grow crops such as maize, yams and plantain. Moringa oil is also used in medicines and for water purification by the local communities. This multitude of uses is in part why moringa has been dubbed the miracle plant.