Prickly pear oil vs marula oil

The fruit of prickly pear contains oil extracted from seeds. It is in the market as a carrier oil for boosting skin health. Similarly, marula oil is also extracted from the marula fruit tree. In past, it was used to bring fertility. The marula tree is taken as an ingredient in traditional medicine in many parts of Africa.

Benefits of prickly pear oil

The benefits of prickly pear oil includes:

1.       Preventing skin damage

Prickly pear oil is well known as the safety mask of skin. It protects from stressors like sunlight and aging. It also prevents skin acne and cleanses the skin with its antioxidant properties.

Prickly pear oil


2.       Keeping skin hydrated

Prickly pear oil has chemical properties that have linoleic acid to retain skin water for hydration.

Uses of prickly pear oil

·         You can use the oil by splashing drops into your hand and rubbing them into the skin.

·         It is an essential oil to reduce skin inflammation and skin damage.

Benefits of marula oil

1.       Lightweight:

Marula oil is very lightweight, so is comfortable to use.

2.        Nutty scent:

It possesses a faint nutty scent that gives joy all the time.

3.       Skincare and moisturizing:

Marula oil has fatty acids like stearic, palmitic, which is enriched with emollient benefits. It is a good source to keep the skin moisturizing. It also has antioxidants that fight with the radicals that damage the skin and also cure it of ultraviolet rays and pollution. 



4.       Anti-aging:

It has amino acids which have properties of anti-aging and hydration.

Uses of marula oil:

·         Marula oil is used for oily skin for its non-greasy properties. It is effective against bacteria and treats acne, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.

·         It also helps in nourishing hair. You do not need to worry that it would be overly greasy because it is moisturizing and hydrating. It is good for brittle hair.

·         Marula oil reduces cracked skin around your nails. It beautifies them with everyday use.

·         You can use it as shampoo, hair conditioner, skin lotion, or nail treatment.

Both types of natural oils have their properties and benefits. Where prickly pear oil is for skin only, marula oil is useful not only for skin but also hair and nails. So, according to your requirement, you can go for one of them after the insights.

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