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We produce organic Kalahari Melon Seed Oil on our family farm in South Africa. We manage the entire process on our farm. From harvesting, cold-pressing and cotton-cloth filtering through to recycling and reusing all waste products on site.

The Kalahari Melon is indigenous to the Kalahari Desert, which stretches for 900,000 km² across Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. It grows wild in the area where we farm, which is how we came to first discover it.

We manage our own seed bank, and produce everything ourselves, from seed to shelf – totally organic Kalahari Melon Oil according to EOS and NOP standards.

Discover Our Purpose

The benefits for formulations

  • 70% Essential Fatty Acids
  • Naturally high oxidative stability
  • More natural Tocopherols than any other oil
  • Commercially sustainable biology, with elastic supply to meet global demand

Mokaté® Kalahari Melon Oil Grades

Four distinct variations to suit your formulation needs

Organic Virgin
Organic Light
Conventional Virgin
Conventional Light
Cold Pressed
Farmed without artificial fertilisers
EOS/NOP Organic certification
Filtered Only
Filtered after polishing with natural clays

Essential fatty acids, but stable...

Absorbs into the skin very quickly
Repairs skin cells
Combats wrinkles
Ecological sustainability
Excellent for all skin concerns
Great for use on hair and scalp
Moisturises and smooths

Formulations with Kalahari Melon Oil

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We take pride in our partners

"What struck me initially about African Origins' Kalahari Melon Oil was the oil's neutral scent. They have obviously concentrated hard on their production process to ensure the quality and consistency of their product. For me, most importantly it is the efficacy and impressive results I see when we use this oil."
- Annee de Mamiel

Transparency and sustainability are of paramount importance to us at Olixa, so we are extremely proud to be working with African Origins. We love that they are a truly sustainable organisation and are helping their community recover and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The African Origins team stands apart with a clear vision:  recognizing the value of special business relationships in delivering natural products that emerge from one of nature's challenges, and produced with a profound respect of our Mother Earth.
centerchem

African Origins' Mokaté Oil is an incredible product with an even better backstory. Their own success in bringing this product to market shows the potential this incredible ingredient holds for communities in Southern Africa.

alfa chemicals uk

Their Kalahari Melon Oil is an exciting new ingredient for our industry. The fantastic scientific properties and the plant's excellent sustainability profile makes it a great addition to cosmetic formulations.

sarfam brazil

"What struck me initially about African Origins' Kalahari Melon Oil was the oil's neutral scent. They have obviously concentrated hard on their production process to ensure the quality and consistency of their product. For me, most importantly it is the efficacy and impressive results I see when we use this oil."
- Annee de Mamiel

Transparency and sustainability are of paramount importance to us at Olixa, so we are extremely proud to be working with African Origins. We love that they are a truly sustainable organisation and are helping their community recover and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The African Origins team stands apart with a clear vision:  recognizing the value of special business relationships in delivering natural products that emerge from one of nature's challenges, and produced with a profound respect of our Mother Earth.
centerchem

African Origins' Mokaté Oil is an incredible product with an even better backstory. Their own success in bringing this product to market shows the potential this incredible ingredient holds for communities in Southern Africa.

alfa chemicals uk

Their Kalahari Melon Oil is an exciting new ingredient for our industry. The fantastic scientific properties and the plant's excellent sustainability profile makes it a great addition to cosmetic formulations.

sarfam brazil