Moringa seeds have a high oil content and contain many nutritional compounds, including monounsaturated fats, protein, sterols, and tocopherols. Moringa oil is produced through a variety of industrial processes, including solvent extraction and cold-pressing. It’s available as an essential oil and as a cooking oil. It’s also an ingredient in hair and skin products.
- Topical cleanser and moisturizer: Moringa oil’s oleic acid makes it beneficial when used topically as a cleansing agent, and as a moisturizer for skin and hair.
- Antioxidant: Beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol found in moringa oil, may have antioxidant and ant diabetic benefits.
- Anti-inflammatory: Moringa oil contains several bioactive compounds which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both when ingested and used topically.