Okay, I’m a sucker for a good facial oil. When I discovered Trader Joe’s Cold Pressed Marula Oil ($7) while grocery shopping, I just had to purchase this bad boy. Located in Southern Africa, Marula oil derives from kernels of the marula fruit tree. Marula oil is considered a luxury oil, and I must say, I agree with this statement. I look forward to applying this oil after I wash my face. It makes me so happy. I mean, as most people say, it’s the small things that make us happy🤣🥰😂💕
Now, I am all about sweet almond oil, but ooowwweeee Marula oil has simply stolen my heart. When I mean this facial oil is so hydrating and absorbs into my skin so easily, I was shook. Usually facial oils irritate my poor sensitive and dry ass skin. As I stated before, most products are not my friend and burn this shit out of me. I give praise to the most high for this cold pressed goodness that cooperates with my skin.
Marula oil is considered a light weight oil that absorbs nicely into easily into the skin. This marula oil has a medium thick consistency and layers wonderfully under my moisturizer. I have been told that facial oils should be applied after you apply your face moisturizer, but personally for me I put my facial oil on before I apply my moisturizer. I have tried both ways, and this is what works for me. Please remember to do what works for you. Everyone’s routine and skin is not the same.
This facial oil gives me such a beautiful and dewy glow. Anyone who knows me, knows I enjoy looking like a grease ball. It’s a way of life for me. This facial oil also layers well under makeup. I have never had an issues with it being too greasy making my foundation or blush slip. I also want to note that I hear this is a great dupe for the Drunk Elephant Marula oil that is $72 *cough cough.* Oh, by the way, Trader Joe’s Marula Oil is only $7. Talk about a deal y’all. I’m all about them deals, especially when you are balling on a budget.
I must stress, what works for me, may not work for you. Please test patch before applying this facial oil all over your face.
Benefits of Marula Oil:
- Extremely Hydrating
- Light weight oil
- Absorbs easily into skin
- Helps repair a compromised skin barrier
- Safe to use on all skin types
- Universal oil that can be used on the face, body, and hair
- Helps with acne prone skin
- Wonderful anti aging oil
- Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps relieves dry skin
- Contains vitamin c and vitamin e (draxe.com)
- Contains oleic, palmitic, linoleic, and stearic acids (draxe.com)
- Contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids(draxe.com)
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