The name Maracuja comes from the Amazon, where it refers to the Passion fruit. Its biological name is Passiflora edulis. The seeds of this fruit are rich in oil, and when extracted, this is termed as maracuja oil. The fruit, is harvested for consumption. Maracuja Oil is a by-product of the harvest. 

Rich in essential fatty acids known to recharge and replenish skin, maracuja oil helps deliver an overall rejuvenated and even-toned complexion while giving the appearance of brighter skin thanks to a high dose of vitamin C. This lightweight oil provides instant hydration, quenching dry skin without a greasy or filmy feel. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Maracuja is naturally rich in brightening vitamin C and replenishing essential fatty acids to nourish, protect, and feed your skin. The weightless, hypoallergenic oil helps firm and soften without clogging pores, and works to provide an antioxidant barrier against environmental attack. 

 

SKIN BENEFITS:

• High in Carotenoids and phenols

• Antioxidant Vitamins A, C & Co-Enzyme 10

• Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3, 6 & 9 

• High polyphenol content. 

• The effect of passion fruit, the fruit of Passiflora edulis , on melanin inhibition and collagen synthesis was studied using cultured human melanoma and fibroblast cells. Treatment of melanoma cells with Passion Fruit seed led to inhibition of melanogenesis. In addition, the production of total soluble collagen was elevated in dermal fibroblast cells cultured in the presence of PF-S. Passion fruit seeds were found to be beneficial to the treatment of melanoma cells, and led to inhibition of melanogenesis

• High piceatannol content was a the major component responsible for the effects observed on melanogenesis and collagen synthesis. 

• NON-COMEDOGENIC

• Light oil. Suitable for all skin types.

• Suits Oily/ Acne-prone skin