Description: MONGONGO/MANKETTI OIL All our oils are fresh and bottled daily. Expiration date is at least 12 month from sale date Organic Ingredients:100% Pure Mongongo/Manketti Oil Botanical Name: Ricinodendron Rautanenii Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Color: Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid Aromatic Description: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils Package/Form: 2 oz up to Gallon - Clear/Amber High Quality PET Plastic Bottles BPA free with a Disc Top Lid 0.6 oz & 1.1 oz - Amber Glass Bottles with a Dropper All bottles are sealed Select your choice from the drop down aboveThe Mongongo tree is a large, straight-trunked, deciduous tree that grows to a height of 15m or taller. On average, each tree gives 30 kg of fruit. Each fruit contains normally one and sometimes two kernels. The species is found mainly in deep, well-drained Kalahari Sands in Southern Africa.Traditional useThe Tonga, the Lozi and the Luvale tribes of Zambia have used the Mongongo tree and its fruit for generations. The trunk of the tree to make dugout canoes and drums, and the timber is used for carvings. The entire fruit is used. The nutritious nut is pounded and used in food. The oil is extracted and used in cooking and as a moisturiser that protects the skin and hair from the harsh conditions of the Kalahari. South of the Zambezi River the San people in Northern Botswana and Namibia have used the Mongongo fruit for centuries as their staple food.Product applicationsMongongo oil has hydrating, regenerating and restructuring properties. Mongongo has a high linoleic acid content (between 30% and 54%), which is synthesised by the body to form part of the composition of cell membranes. The alpha eleostearic acid (C18 9c, 11t, 13t) content in Mongongo oil provides a protective film when exposed to UV rays. This makes the oil a rally nice ingredient for skin and hair care products.Our Shipping PolicyEvery effort will be made to ship orders the same day they are received. Orders received on Sundays will be shipped the next business day. Please let us know if you have a special shipping request, we will do our best to comply.Purchasing several items at a time saves tremendously on shipping charges. Once finished selecting your items, you can combine all items into one payment & package.If you have not found the answer to all of your questions above in the description, or for any other concerns, please do not hesitate to e mail us. We will respond to your questions. We value all of our customers and thank you for your timeOur regular business hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m (Pacific Time). We try to answer all emails but please be patient if your reply is not immediate. We receive a lot of email and sometimes cannot get to it all despite our best efforts.FeedbackWe always appreciate positive feedback to let us know that you have received your order and that you are completely satisfied (of course we will happily return the favor). If anything at all is not as you wish, please do contact us. WE WILL BE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU! Illinois buyers are responsible for applicable sales tax. (6.25%)
Price: 8.49 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-24T20:55:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Formulation: Oil
Massage Supplies: Massage Oils, Creams
Brand: LIQUID GOLD
Features: Organic
