Baobab oil is cold-pressed from seeds for various uses, from cooking to hair care to skin care. Baobab oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other fats, including: palmitic acid oleic acid linolenic acid linoleic acid Clinical research shows that the omega-3 fatty acids in baobab oil have several health benefits for the skin. They can: moisturize help prevent water loss from the skin soften skin improve skin texture improve skin elasticity help repair the skin barrier help to heal skin faster reduce inflammation In fact, linoleic acids and linolenic acids are some of the most commonly used fatty acids in skin care, cosmetics, and hair care around the world. Baobab oil may also help to treat eczema. The omega-3 fatty acids in this oil may help heal the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture when it’s used as a topical skin treatment. This can help heal or soothe an eczema rash.