Your vanity is probably already packed with products that contain argan oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, centella asiatica and even coffee. But there’s one superstar ingredient you may be lacking: moringa. Known as “the tree of life,” the plant is bursting with goodness in the form of vitamin A, vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6, along with an extremely high level of protein. What does that mean for your beauty routine? Well, your complexion can really benefit from the skin superfood since it helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles and can reverse seriously dry skin. On the hair front, it’ll smooth and repair your heat-styled and colored locks.
Ready to give it a try? Here are 14 moringa beauty products that will give your skin and hair new life.
Moringa Beauty Products
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Estée Lauder
Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Cell Power Creme, $82 at Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder is so confident about the power of moringa, the brand invented a technology based on it. RevitaKey encourages skin's natural power to amplify collagen and elastin and comes in a handy (and silky-soft) creme. The result is noticeably fewer lines and wrinkles plus an improvement in elasticity, density and visible firmness.
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Shu Uemura Art of Hair
Urban Moisture Hydro-Nourishing Deep Treatment Hair Mask, $68 at Shu Uemura Art of Hair
If your strands are super parched, this hair mask will be your saving grace. The lightweight formula not only softens and smooths hair fibers, but it actually helps protect your locks from further dryness. The key is the moringa extract that hydrates and purifies as it captures pollutants. There’s also red microalgae extract to heal and protect. Ideal for normal to thick hair, massage a quarter-size amount through wet hair from mid-length to ends. Leave on 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off.
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Lush
Magical Moringa, $22.95 at Lush
While moringa isn’t really magic, it certainly is a wonder ingredient. Here, Lush pairs it with Ghanaian shea butter to ramp up the moisturizing and priming capabilities. So your visage will be velvety and matte and ready for any other products you choose to slather on.
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Burt's Bees
Satin Lipstick, $9 at Burt's Bees
Looking for a lipstick that doesn’t dry out your lips? Well, Burt's Bees satin lipstick is packed with moisturizing superheroes beeswax, vitamin E and, of course, moringa oil, while raspberry seed oil improves elasticity. And the color payoff is real with 18 bold shades to choose from, including rich nudes and pretty berry hues.
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Farmacy
Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm With Echinacea GreenEnvy, $34 at Sephora
Remove stubborn makeup and pollution impurities simultaneously with Farmacy’s nourishing cleansing balm featuring moringa extract. Regular use can even lead to a younger-looking complexion as the balm refines skin’s surface. Natural exfoliant papaya extract accomplishes the task, while a blend of lime, bergamot and orange essential oils revitalizes.
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Chi
Argan Oil Plus Moringa Oil, $23 at Ulta Beauty
Moringa oil is pretty potent on its own, but combine it with argan oil and you get a luxurious blend that leads to seriously smooth strands. The combo also helps protect against damage from both UV rays and thermal styling. As for the scent? It’s a blend of apple, sea spray and orange for an invigorating aroma bonus.
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Clarins
One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser With Orange Extract, $38 at Sephora
You're one step away from glowing skin courtesy of this orange extract-enhanced cleanser. The exfoliating wash gets rid of makeup and flaky surface cells. Meanwhile, moringa seed extract makes skin soft, radiant and refined, while eco-friendly silica microbeads help clear out pores by removing impurities. Use day and night for a luminous complexion.
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Yon-Ka Paris
Vital Defense, $73 at DermStore
Stimulate skin renewal with this vital step in your skin care routine. Infused with lactic acid, the face cream contains moringa peptide to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There’s also mandarin peel oil to promote blood circulation and antioxidant-rich olive oil to put up a barrier against free radical damage.
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Emma Hardie
Moringa Cleansing Balm With Cleansing Cloth, $60 at Emma Hardie
We love double-duty products and this balm fits the bill. You can use it as a daily cleanser to clean and moisturize, revitalize dull complexions and even calm sensitive skin. If you’ve got a bit more time, leave the balm on for 10 minutes and it transforms into a hydrating mask. It also comes with a microfiber cleansing cloth backed with muslin to help insulate heat.
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Osmosis
Pressed Base, $44 at Osmosis
Camouflage any flaws while helping them fade away with this foundation. The flawless and seamless semi-matte finish lasts a long time so there’s no need to worry about reapplying. In addition to moringa oil that infuses skin with vitamins and antioxidants, the waterproof formula boasts SPF 27+ protection to help prevent future damage.
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The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter, $21.60 at The Body Shop
Take nourishment up a notch with this fresh-scented body butter. It will moisturize your dry skin for a full 24 hours thanks to its moringa seed oil base. Add in community trade cocoa from Ghana and you get a formula that will make your skin softer and more supple.
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H2O+ Beauty
Milk Mousse to Oil Body Moisturizer, $14.40 at Ulta Beauty
Feel like you’re sitting seaside when you massage on this mousse moisturizer. The lightweight whipped concoction transforms into a hydrating foam once it’s lathered on, leaving your skin soft to the touch. And with an oceanside aroma plus moringa oil and milk thistle extract, the nongreasy finish will perk up your senses as well as your skin.
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Odacité
Mo+P Moringa & Petitgrain Very Dry Skin Serum Concentrate, $42 at Bloomingdale's
Moringa oil, in all its essential fatty acid, antioxidant and vitamin glory, is actually nothing new. It’s actually been relied on since Egyptian times to heal cracked skin. This serum concentrate is tailor-made for super dry skin and can be used alone or mixed with moisturizer.
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E Nature
Moringa Cleansing Balm, $16.10 at Ulta Beauty
This sherbet-style cleansing balm is a sweet treat for your skin as it melts with your body heat to thoroughly cleanse your face. Moringa eliminates impurities while moisturizing your visage. The balm removes thick makeup and dead skin for a fresh-faced effect.
