Camel hump fat from Algeria, known as daroua in North Africa. 100 g jar, pure, nothing added.
Solid when cool, it melts on contact with the skin: body massage, dry areas, oil bath on the lengths. External use only. Miel Impérial Selection
Camel hump fat 100g
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Camel hump fat from Algeria, known as daroua in North Africa. 100 g jar, pure, nothing added.
Solid when cool, it melts on contact with the skin: body massage, dry areas, oil bath on the lengths. External use only. Miel Impérial Selection
Miel Impérial Selection
Algerian Camel Hump Fat, 100 g
Camel hump fat, known as daroua in North Africa, is an animal fat taken from the dromedary's hump. Contrary to the common belief, that hump holds no water but a store of fat. We offer it pure, with nothing added, in a 100 g jar, for cosmetic use on body and hair.
Miel Impérial camel hump fat: Algerian daroua in a 100 g jar
• Camel hump fat, or daroua, is the fat taken from the dromedary's hump, where the animal stores its reserves.
• The dromedary's hump holds no water but fat: it is an energy store the animal draws on, not a tank.
• Miel Impérial camel hump fat comes from Algeria and is offered pure, with nothing added, in a 100 g jar.
• Its texture is solid at room temperature and melts on contact with the skin, which makes it easy to spread when massaging.
• This is a cosmetic product of animal origin: external use only, and not suited to anyone who avoids animal fats.
100 g jar
single size
Algerian daroua
North African origin
100% pure
nothing added
Melts on skin
solid when cool
What is camel hump fat?
The dromedary's hump is a fat store, not a water pouch. That is the most persistent misconception about the animal: the hump holds lipids the dromedary draws on when food runs short, and it sags as the store empties. That fat is what is recovered and becomes daroua.
Once melted and cooled, the fat looks like a plant butter: firm at room temperature, off-white to ivory, with a discreet but real animal smell. Our 100 g jar is offered pure, with no added oil, no fragrance and no preservative.
Texture, smell, colour: what to expect
The product is solid and firm when you open the jar. Taken with the fingertips, it melts within seconds in the warmth of the hand and turns into a fluid oil. That shift is what makes it easy to apply: you never work a hard material onto the skin.
On the smell, let us be plain: this is pure animal fat, it has a tallow-like smell, discreet but present, which fades within a few minutes of application. Nothing has been added to mask it. If the smell bothers you, a mint version exists, or you can mix it with a scented oil in the palm of your hand.
How to use daroua
As a body massage
Take a small amount, melt it between your palms, then massage the area. On legs, back or shoulders, after a day on your feet or a workout.
On dry skin
In a thin layer on elbows, knees, heels or hands: it nourishes and softens the areas that feel tight, as a rich body butter would.
As a hair treatment
A very small amount on lengths and ends, an hour before shampooing, as an oil bath. Avoid the roots, as this is a fat that takes some rinsing.
Mixed with an oil
Melted with a few drops of black cumin or olive oil, it becomes more fluid and easier to spread over large areas.
A desert product, a household use
Daroua belongs to the household practices of Saharan regions, where an animal resource was never wasted. The dromedary provides milk, meat, wool and leather there, and the fat of its hump found its place in everyday care, particularly on skin exposed to wind and sand. We offer it in that continuity, without crediting it with anything beyond the role of a nourishing fat.
In the same range
If the smell of the pure fat puts you off, the camel hump fat with mint is the same base with menthol, which brings a fresh sensation on application and covers the animal smell.
And to loosen it in the palm of your hand before massaging, our organic black cumin oil 100 ml is the oil most often paired with it in North Africa.
Precautions for use
• External use only. This product is not to be eaten and not for cooking.
• Product of animal origin: it does not suit anyone on a vegetarian or vegan diet, nor anyone avoiding animal fats in cosmetics.
• Patch-test on the inner elbow 24 hours before first use, and do not apply on damaged or irritated skin or on a wound.
• Avoid the eye area and mucous membranes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Keep out of reach of children. Stop using it if a skin reaction occurs.
• This product is a cosmetic. It replaces neither medical treatment nor the advice of a healthcare professional: with persistent pain or a skin problem, seek advice.
Storage
Close the jar firmly after each use and keep it at room temperature, in a dry place, away from light and heat. Like any fat, daroua softens noticeably in summer and can turn semi-liquid above 25 °C: that is normal, and it firms up again when cool. Always take it with clean, dry fingers or a small spatula so as not to spoil the jar. Refer to the date and the period-after-opening printed on the packaging.
Camel hump fat: your questions
What is really inside a camel's hump?
Fat, not water. That is the most stubborn misconception about the animal. The hump is a store of lipids the dromedary draws on when food is scarce, and it sags as it empties.
What is daroua?
It is the North African name for dromedary hump fat. The word refers to the product as sold: the fat melted and then set, with no other ingredient.
What does camel hump fat smell like?
An animal fat smell, discreet but real, close to tallow. It fades a few minutes after application. Nothing is added to our jar to mask it: that is the price of a pure product.
How do I apply it if it is hard?
Take a small amount and melt it between your palms. Within seconds it goes from solid to a fluid oil that spreads easily.
Can it be used on hair?
Yes, as an oil bath on lengths and ends, an hour before shampooing. Start with a very small amount and avoid the roots: this is a fat that needs a thorough rinse.
Is camel hump fat suitable for vegetarians?
No. It is a product of animal origin and suits neither vegetarian nor vegan diets.
Can it be eaten?
No. Our jar is intended for external cosmetic use only.
Daroua, pure, in a 100 g jar
Camel hump fat · Algerian daroua · 100 g jar · pure, nothing added · external use · a Miel Impérial selection.