An African plant oil that supports professional skin and hair repair formulas
Yangu oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Trichilia emetica tree, native to tropical regions of Eastern and Southern Africa. Professional cosmetic laboratories and manufacturers value this oil for its rich content of oleic and linoleic acids together with natural antioxidants that help restore the skin lipid barrier and strengthen hair structure. Belonging to the Liquid Basic Oils category, it blends easily into emulsions, serums, balms and massage blends without any pre-melting step, which simplifies formulation whether you run a small lab or a full production line.
The primary use of Yangu oil is facial and body skincare, where it acts as an emollient and restorative ingredient in creams, lotions and serums designed for dry, mature or dehydrated skin. In professional hair care it is widely used in masks, balms and leave-in serums for split ends and hair damaged by coloring or heat styling. Massage studios and spa centers include it in massage blends thanks to good slip and its ability to hold moisture in the skin for longer periods. To a lesser extent, Yangu oil also appears in natural soap and candle manufacturing, where it is added as an enriching fatty component that improves texture.
Yangu oil pairs well with other base oils, making it easier to build balanced cosmetic formulas. For a richer, more nourishing emulsion it is often combined with Shea butter (shea) liquid, while lighter formulations benefit from adding Cotton Oil Refined. In hair and lash strengthening products, formulators frequently pair Yangu oil with Castor Oil to boost density and nourishment.
The recommended dosage of Yangu oil in a finished formula ranges from 3 to 15 percent depending on product type - light emulsions usually need only 3-5 percent, while intensive masks and balms can go up to 10-15 percent. The oil should be introduced during the fat phase of emulsion preparation at a temperature not exceeding 60-70 degrees to preserve its active compounds. It is best stored in a tightly closed container, in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight, which keeps the formula stable for a typical shelf life of 12-18 months.
The 1 liter package suits studio and small batch cosmetic production as well as private label workshops that need a steady raw material supply without frequent small purchases and with consistent quality across batches.
Repair balm for dry and split hair ends
Yangu Oil 40 ml
Shea butter liquid 20 ml
Castor Oil 10 ml
Vitamin E 5 ml
Combine
all ingredients in a glass container and warm gently over a water bath to about
40 degrees, then mix thoroughly until smooth. Apply the finished balm to damp
hair ends an hour before washing, or leave it on overnight as a leave-in
treatment, covering hair with a towel for better absorption.