Yangu Oil (Mafura Butter)

INCI: Trichilia Emetica Seed Oil

What is it?

A seed/kernel oil from Trichilia emetica (known regionally as mafura or yangu oil across Southern and East Africa), used in skincare as an emollient rich in oleic acid and vitamin E-family tocols.

What does it do?

According to PubMed, a comparative analysis of Trichilia emetica and T. dregeana mafura butter oils (South African-sourced) found kernel oils rich in oleic acid (up to 47.6%) and alpha-tocotrienol, with strong oxidative stability, explicitly noting the oils are gaining recognition in the cosmeceutical industry for cosmetic and nutraceutical formulations -- real fatty-acid/antioxidant-composition evidence, not a controlled skin-efficacy trial.

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Sources

Comparative Analysis of Mafura Butter Oils from Trichilia emetica and Trichilia dregeana Extracted by Screw-Press from Seeds Collected in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa

Important disclaimer

This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.