🌍African Traditional Medicine

Marula Oil Face Cream

cream

Ingredients

Marula oilShea butterAloe veraRose water

Conditions addressed

Skin HealthAgingAcneInflammation

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2Γ— daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional cream made from Marula oil, Shea butter, Aloe vera, Rose water.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Marula oil

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding β€” insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 β€” therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease β€” monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Marula oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist β€” always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Shea butter

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding β€” insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 β€” therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Shea butter in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist β€” always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Aloe vera

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding β€” insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 β€” therapeutic dosage not established

Diuretics, digoxin

Oral aloe (especially the latex) has a laxative/diuretic effect that can worsen potassium loss.

Diabetes medications

May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.

Rose water

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding β€” insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 β€” therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) β€” may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Rose water in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist β€” always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.