Also known as "the miracle oil, "Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa Oleifera) is pressed from the seeds of the Moringa tree, a plant native to Africa and Asia. This golden oil is lightweight yet deeply nourishing, with a unique balance of fatty acids and powerful antioxidants that make it a skincare essential.

What is Moringa Seed Oil?

Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of the drumstick tree (Moringa Oleifera), also known as the "Tree of Life" due to its nutritional and healing benefits. It has a long shelf life (thanks to its natural stability) and a silky, non-greasy texture that absorbs beautifully into skin.

Its composition is rich in oleic acid (up to 70%), a monounsaturated fatty acid known for deep moisturization, behenic acid, a rare long-chain fatty acid that smooths and protects, vitamins A, C, and E, as well as plant sterols and polyphenols.

How is Moringa Seed Oil used in skincare?

• Facial oils and serums
• Moisturizers for dry or mature skin
• Cleansing oils or balms
• Scalp and hair treatments
• Makeup remover (gentle, nourishing, and effective)

Because of its gentle, non-comedogenic nature, it’s great for all skin types—including sensitive, acne-prone, or mature skin.

What are the benefits of Moringa Seed Oil for your complexion and skin microbiome?

Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa Oleifera) is very good for your skin microbiome. Moringa oil doesn’t just not harm the microbiome—it actively supports it by strengthening your skin’s natural defenses, reducing inflammation, and creating a healthy, balanced environment for good bacteria to thrive. Here’s why it’s considered microbiome-supportive:

• Deep Moisturization Without Clogging: The high oleic acid content of moringa seed oil makes it exceptionally hydrating, soothing for dry, flaky, or compromised skin and gentle enough for reactive or eczema-prone skin. Despite its richness, it’s considered non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores or feel heavy.
• Antioxidant-Rich Protection: Moringa oil contains tocopherols (Vitamin E), flavonoids, and phenolic compounds that help neutralize free radicals from UV or pollution, prevent premature aging and protect against environmental stressors.
• Restores Skin Radiance: Its unique fatty acid profile (especially behenic acid) supports smoother texture, brighter tone, as well as improved elasticity and glow. Regular use can leave skin looking dewy, clear, and youthful.
• Supports Skin Barrier & Microbiome Health: Moringa oil reinforces the lipid barrier, helps calm irritation and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and provides a supportive environment for the skin’s natural microbiota.
• Anti-inflammatory Without Being Antibacterial: Unlike harsh ingredients that wipe out good and bad microbes alike, Moringa oil is mildly antimicrobial, but not broad-spectrum or disruptive, and anti-inflammatory, helping reduce irritation that can lead to dysbiosis. It supports balance instead of sterilization—ideal for maintaining microbial diversity.
• Helps with Breakouts, Redness & Sensitivity: Thanks to its natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, moringa seed oil may calm acne-related inflammation, reduce redness or itchiness from dry patches and support skin healing from minor wounds or stress reactions.
• Prebiotic Potential: Some preliminary studies suggest that moringa’s natural compounds—like flavonoids and sterols—may have prebiotic effects on the skin. While not officially classified as a prebiotic, it nourishes the barrier and conditions where good microbes can thrive.