Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
AKA “Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
AKA: Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocaraceae
Family
Caryocaraceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
394238-03-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from the Brazilian pequi fruit, used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian peoples as a healing and protective oil for skin and hair. Applied to treat wounds, dryness, and maintain skin health in tropical climates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR