Marula oil manufacturers derive a pale yellow to golden yellow acid oil from the seeds of marula fruits by cold-pressing. Marula oil has a slightly floral and pleasantly nutty smell and contains stratified semi-solids. It quickly penetrates the skin with a silky-smooth finish. It contains oleic, palmitic, stearic, linoleic, and arachidonic acids.

The African communities used it as a moisturizer, staple food, and preservative for meat items. Marula oil has loads of antioxidants and is rich in vitamins C and E and Omega 9 fatty acids.