Maninka
Maninka is a nourishing botanical extract derived from the seeds of the African baobab tree. Popular in clean beauty formulations, it delivers lightweight moisture and a silky feel without greasiness. UK shoppers will often find it in moisturisers, hair oils and soothing balms.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Maninka works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its naturally high content of fatty acids and vitamins helps to soften the skin surface, reinforce the moisture barrier and improve product spreadability, leaving a smooth, non-sticky finish that is ideal for both leave-on and rinse-off formulas.
Key benefits
- Helps lock in moisture
- Softens and smooths skin texture
- Improves product spreadability
- Conditions dry or brittle hair
- Gives a silky, non-greasy after-feel
- Supports the skin’s natural barrier
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal to combination skin
Where it comes from
Maninka is obtained from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), a majestic African tree often called the Tree of Life. The cold-pressed oil or extract is sustainably harvested from the large, nutrient-rich seeds found inside the tree’s distinctive fruit pods.