Botanicals
The ucuúba butter is extracted from the seeds of the native tree of the Amazon region that grows in wetlands, floodplains and igapós. Of great cosmetic importance it is ideal to replace the animal fat in the productive processes. For skin care and hair care.
INCI : Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter
CAS # : 356065-37-7
Product insights
The ucuúba butter is extracted from the seeds of the native tree of the Amazon region that grows in wetlands, floodplains and igapós. Of great cosmetic importance it is ideal to replace the animal fat in the productive processes.
Rich in fatty acids such as myristic and lauric, ucuúba butter is used in cosmetic formulations for continuous hydration, regeneration and tissue healing. Quickly absorbed, it provides softness, dry touch, smoothness and avoids dryness. For hair it imparts intense luster, hydration, nourishment and protects against external aggressions.
Application & properties
- Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Toiletries
- Hair care
- Moisturizing
- Shine
Properties
In the skin, ucuuba butter it is used in cosmetic formulations for continuing hydration. On the Hair, it indicated for formulations which provides protection against external aggressions, such as sun, wind, pollution, sea and pool. Helps in the recovery of damaged hair fiber by chemical processes.
Formulation
- Appearance : Waxy solid, brown
- Solubility : Liposoluble
- Use level % : 0,5 to 50%
