Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Mauritia Flexuosa L., Palmaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
394239-67-9, 906350-92-3
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
Used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian peoples for skin and hair conditioning. The oil from the buriti palm has been valued in South American traditional medicine for its high vitamin A and beta-carotene content for skin health.