Desert Date (balanites): A symbol of resistance and hope.

Wild harvested in Senegal

The Soump tree or Desert Date Tree grows in very harsh hostiles environments such as the desert and Sahelian dry soils. Usually, it will be the only living plant in the areas we find it.  (Refer to pictures) Which makes it an amazing force of nature that has developed its own survival mechanism and exceptional bio-chemicals to grow in such difficult conditions.

When we see them in Senegal it represents a Symbol of resistance and hope because it also gives a fruit that can be used to feed the cattle but it also heals traditionally many diseases.

It is said that in the time of ancient Egypt only royalty had access to it. The Oil is an excellent protector for skin and hair in dry in harsh climate. It also provides amazing nourishment for skin and hair.

CN uses the Desert date oil for hair care product to repair, damaged dry hair  and to offer a beautiful suppleness. (some ethnical group such as the Lebou  have been using on hair and skin for century)

• Repairs hair natural keratin
• Deeply repairs and strengthens the hair shaft and binds
• Preserves the natural balances of scalp and hair
• Deeply hydrates even though not greasy at all
• Known to repair damaged caused by environmental exposure

Traditionally, it is used on: jaundice, intestinal worm infection, wounds, malaria, syphilis, epilepsy, dysentery, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoid, stomach aches, asthma, and fever.

This oil contains a high amount of essential fatty acids and unsaponifiables such as diosgenin and yamogenin.