What started as a basic bottle of marula oil led to an array of skin and hair care products from the Marula brand. And I'm most excited about the Marula Foaming Cleansing Oil, $34. Unlike other cleansing oils that feel more like an oil than a cleanser, this formula lathers up like a foam but removes makeup as well as an oil, and it leaves skin feeling silky. It contains brightening peptides and naturally exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids, and it smells like heaven -- light and nutty with a hint of vacation.

A good sunscreen is hard to find. A good, chemical-free sunscreen? Nearly impossible. Not only is Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30, $38, both good and chemical-free, it's also infused with marula oil for added antioxidant defense and hydration. It's extremely gentle, fragrance-free and the packaging was made for Instagram.

Why use a basic cuticle oil when you can use nourishing Ciaté London Marula Cuticle Oil, $19? It moisturizes and repairs brittle, cracked nails and strengthens nails over time -- no more peeling. Plus, it has a pretty rose scent and a flower petal floating in the bottle -- just for added prettiness.

African Botanics Marula Shimmering Gold Oil, $85, is so much more than a body oil. It's a blend of marula, maringa, baobab and kalahari melon seed oils -- all of which come from harsh climates in Africa and are known for their moisturizing and skin-tightening benefits. It's scented with gardenia, neroli and vanilla -- so there's no need for perfume. The highlight (pun intended), of course, is the shimmer, which is one part copper and one part mother of pearl with a sheer quality that makes it work on any skin tone. Oh, and you can even use it in your hair.

In hair care products, marula hydrates, softens, and smooths strands. Paul Mitchell Rare Oil Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner, $25 each, goes one step further to offer protection between washes. Because of the way the oil is encapsulated within the formulas, it sits on the surface of your hair and breaks open whenever you brush or style. It's perfect for the woman who likes to go a couple days (or five) between washing, and wants to know that her hair is being protected in the interim.