Alapure carries skin care products made from Marula oil, which is extracted from the Marula fruit found in southern Africa. Marula oil contains a high concentration of oleic (omega-9) acid and smaller amounts of linoleic (omega-6) acid, palmitic (omega-3) acid and stearic (omega-3) acid. It is said to improve skin hydration. Among Alapure’s products are marula oil, body butters, body lotions and botanical soaps.

333 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 191, White Plains, NY 10605, www.alapure.com

Published in WholeFoods Magazine, November 2015