Tigernut Oil...:::



Looks like a tiger, tastes like a nut, but is in fact a tuber - Tiger-nut - aka "aya" in Hausa, "aki awusa" in Igbo, "ofio" in Yoruba.
Tiger-nut is grown in Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle Esat and the Indian sub-continent. Its a wild grass with edible tubers, which grows in sandy, moist soil - just like rice paddies or peanut farms.
Tiger-nut is planted between April and May, growing through July-August, then harvested between November and December. After harvesting, the tubers are washed to remove sand and small stones, then dried in the sun, turning them daily, for three months. When dry, they shrink and become wrinkled.


Uses

Tiger-nuts have a sweet nutty taste, they can be eaten raw. The dried tubers can be munched as is, or soaked in water overnight (or for a few days; changing the water daily), to rehydrate them back to a plump, crunchy snack. They can also be slightly roasted and coated with sugar or honey as a dessert.
"Kunun aya" is a rich, milky drink made from tiger-nuts. The nuts are blended with dates, coconut, and sometimes milk then sieved and served chilled. On the streets and markets of Nigeria, you will often find vendors of tiger-nut also selling dates and coconut, as customers usually ask for them when purchasing tiger-nuts. Try chewing on coconut and tiger nuts while popping a date in your mouth as well, its a sure satisfying encounter.



Tiger-nut Oil

Tiger-nut contain about 20 - 30% oil, which can be pressed from the dried tubers, it is rich in oleic acid and Vitamin E, and low in acidity, which is great for the skin and body.
This oil was first used by Egyptians 4000 years ago, they preferred it to Olive Oil in their cooking. The oil is golden yellow and has a nutty taste.



The high Vitamin E content in Tiger-nut Oil makes it a great oil against aging since it helps with skin elasticity, making it a choice oil for infants and the elderly.
Tiger-nut oil also conditions the hair and promotes shine, as well as reducing or slowing the regrowth of skin hair.


At Adonmu, find Tiger-nut oil in our Oil Face Cleanser "Sahel", specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin types; use it to remove dirt, oil and makeup from your face at the end of a hectic day, allowing your skin replenish itself while you sleep. The oil also contains Castor, Avocado, Argan, Atile Oils, as well as gentle Lavender and Camomile Essential Oils to further care for your face, giving you the natural beauty and health you deserve.
If you have Normal to Oily face, try the Savannah Oil Cleanser instead, it contains oils better suited for your skin type.

How to Use Our Oil Cleanser:

Apply a few drops of any of our Pugtha "Oil Cleansers" to your hands and massage into your face for 2 - 3 minutes, using circular motions.
Place a small towel in water, wring out the water and cover your face with the steaming towel, allowing the steam to open your pores, letting the oils cleans deeper while hydrating your skin. You can repeat covering your face with the hot towel twice or more.
Use the warm towel to wipe away the oil from your face, then continue with your usual face-care routine.
You can do this steam cleansing 2 - 3 times a week for a healthy happy face.


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