Kalahari Melon (Tsamma) Oil - 50ml

The Kalahari melon, the wild form of our well-known watermelon, is also called the Tsamma melon or lemon melon. It grows in the Kalahari Desert in Namibia and southern Africa and withstands even the greatest drought. The juicy fruits are 12-15 cm in diameter and have white or light green flesh. The entire fruit has been used in a variety of ways by local people for centuries as a source of energy and protein - and serves as an important source of food and hydration en route through the desert. The peels are fed to the animals, the slightly bitter pulp is eaten and dried. The seeds are eaten roasted or ground into flour or made fresh into oil. The oil cake that forms from the husks of the pressed seeds is used as a dietary supplement or animal feed. The cosmetic use of the moisturizing oil to protect the skin and hair from the sun and dryness and as a massage oil has a long tradition among the locals. This high-quality Kalahari melon oil from traditional wild collection is produced by the Eudafano women's cooperative in Ondangwa in north-central Namibia and bottled in Germany. The Tsamma melons are wildly collected and processed by the local Bushmen (San) and women. They supply the melon seeds to the Eudafano women's cooperative, which uses them to produce this rich oil, which is valued as an important ingredient in moisturizing creams and massage oils. Namibian Naturals supports small businesses and women's projects that provide people with livelihoods in areas where jobs are scarce. Kalahari melon oil as a base oil, carrier oil or active ingredient oil for the production of high-quality natural cosmetic products. An excellent for dry and very dry and sensitive skin types for mature and sensitive skin for eye care anti-acne products. : After washing, rub a few drops of Kalahari Melon Oil into your hands, either pure or mixed with other care oils, and knead into the ends of your hair or, if necessary, distribute throughout your hair. A natural replacement for conventional hair treatments and conditioners. The oil can be massaged in daily if there are split ends in the ends of the hair. supports cell renewal and regeneration of the skin provides moisture and strengthens the natural skin protection barrier frees and refines the pores and allows impurities to disappear rich in essential linoleic oil and palmitic fatty acids with a natural anti-aging effect ideal for mature, very dry and sensitive skin