Sapote oil uses

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Sapote oil uses Quick Facts
Name:	Sapote oil uses
Scientific Name:	Pouteria sapota
Origin	Native to South America
Colors	Clear-Pale pink or Orange
Taste	Pleasant, mild
Health benefits	Relief from dandruff, Manages hair, Moisturizes skin, Treat dermatitis, Skin problems

Sapote oil is extracted by mechanical pressing the dry kernel of the fruit Sapote which belongs to the same family of Argan. . This fruit does well in Southern Mexico, Central America and Guatemala of tropical America. Other common names for Sapote fruit are mammee, mamee sapote, lavazapote, mamey colorado, mamee zapote, mamey rojo, mamey sapote, mammee apple, marmalade plum, sapota, red sapote, marmalade fruit, zapote, zapote mamey, zapote colorado, chicle, chiku, naseberry and sapodilla. It comprises of sterol such as 7 stigmasterol and ß-sitosterol. It has disinfectant properties that protect the wound from infection. This oil is rich in Vitamins, light and is non-greasy that helps to balance the production of sebum. It lowers skin flaking as well as patches It is also used to treat ear and eye ailments. The seed oil could be used as a poultice for painful skin problems.

History

Sapote is native to South America. Sapote is believed to have originated from Belize and Mexico of rain forests of Central America. Currently, it is widely cultivated in the tropical belt and is produced commercially in Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Health benefits of Sapote oil

It provides relief from dandruff and scalp itching.
It nourish and soothes scalp and makes the hair bright and smooth.
It could be used as a detangler, conditioner and hot oil treatment.
It makes the hair manageable and also makes it soft as well as luxurious.
It maintains the elasticity of hair.
It smoothens and moisturizes damaged and cracked skin.
It is used to treat scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis.
It lowers the chances of skin patches and flaking.
It also balances the production of sebum.
It could also be used for aromatherapy purposes.
It is useful for dermatitis.
It could be used as a poultice to treat skin ailments.

Precautions

Use it in moderate amounts.
Sensitive people might get allergic reactions.
Allergic people should avoid it.
A patch test is preferred for topical use.

Other Facts

It is also used in cosmetics and soaps.

Sapote oil facts

Name	Sapote oil uses
Scientific Name	Pouteria sapota
Native	Native to South America Sapote is believed to have originated from Belize and Mexico of rain forests of Central America. Currently, it is widely cultivated in the tropical belt and is produced commercially in Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Common/English names	Sapuyul oil, sapayulo oil
Common Name of Sapote	mammee, mamee sapote, lavazapote, mamey colorado, mamee zapote, mamey rojo, mamey sapote, mammee apple, marmalade plum, sapota, red sapote, marmalade fruit, zapote, zapote mamey, zapote colorado, chicle, chiku, naseberry, sapodilla
Name in Other Languages	Creole: otier jaune d’oeuf, grand sapotillier; French: grand sapotillier, sapotier jaune d’oeuf; Malay: chicomamey, chico-mamei,; Portuguese: mamey mamey de la tierra, zapote de carne; Spanish: mamey sapote, mamey rojo, sapote, mamey Colorado;
Extraction method	Cold pressed
Color	Clear-Pale pink or Orange
Scent	Sweet, fruity
Flavor/aroma	Pleasant
Taste	Pleasant, mild
Texture	Light

References:

http://www.conaloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Sapote-oil.pdf

https://www.amazon.com/Virgin-Sapote-Organic-Pressed-Unrefined/dp/B00KC4A74I?th=1

https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/ingredients/7-exotic-butters-and-oils-for-healthy-hair-growth/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapote_oil

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