Why You Should Be Using Moringa Oil For Skincare

Moringa oil is just one of the many skincare ingredients people are talking about as of late. As it turns out, moringa oil is good to use on your hair, and it's even used in some lip masks. It's easy to fall down the rabbit hole of using what we're told to use instead of understanding exactly what it's doing for us, so we're going to turn that on its side and dive into exactly what moringa oil does for your skin. 

According to Healthline, moringa oil comes from moringa oleifera, a type of tree found in the Himalayan mountains. It's sometimes called the "miracle tree" because every part of it, from its seeds to its leaves and bark, can be used in some fashion, whether for food, medicine, or industry. Moringa oil, then, is derived from the tree's seeds, either in a cold-press extraction or a solvent extraction, and is full of monounsaturated fats, sterols, protein, and tocopherols, per Healthline. Because of this, moringa oil can be used in cooking just as well as it can be in skincare and hair care products.

Moringa oil is also nice because it works well with nearly everything. You don't have to worry about any reactions to other skincare ingredients (via Byrdie). According to Byrdie, moringa oil helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, helps reduce inflammation in your skin, and helps your skin's overall appearance. Moringa oil can be used by all skin types, and it can be used up to two times daily without any consequences.

On moringa oil's properties, Dr. Joshua Zeichner told Byrdie, "The oil is rich in omega fatty acids and antioxidants, which soothe and protect the skin," and it's the oil's antioxidants that give it a long shelf life, as they act as natural preservatives. According to Medical News Today, the anti-inflammatory properties of moringa oil may help prevent edema, "a painful condition where fluid builds up in specific tissues in the body." The protein in the oil can also protect the skin from damage.

Moringa oil can be bought as an oil by itself or added to other products such as shaving creams. Per Allure, "There are even skin-care lines created entirely around the ingredient, like True Moringa." It's a great addition to your skincare routine if you want a healthier, glowing complexion.