Red palm oil

Obtained from the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm, palm oil is distinct from palm kernel oil, which is extracted from the kernel. There is also a difference between palm oil and red palm oil, which is unrefined and is the most widely used oil.a richer in carotene. As for oil palm, it is grown in the humid tropics and is the subject of much controversy, not only in terms of food but also because it is produced too intensively. Today, sustainable sectors have emerged, for example in Latin America and Africa, like the RPSO group (Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil).

Thanks to the beta-carotenes it contains, palm oil, and more specifically red palm oil, prepares the skin for the sun. It prevents dehydration. In summer, you can mix your palm oil with coconut oil for after-sun care. Outside the summer season, palm oil can be used as a balm, mixed with other plant oils, for dry, dehydrated or chapped skin. It also helps to restore elasticity. For soft skin, you can also add a few drops of palm oil to your bath water.