Emollient

Tucuma Butter

Tucuma Butter — a solid plant butter from the seeds of the Amazon palm Astrocaryum vulgare, traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon for skin and hair protection. Rich in lauric acid with pronounced protective properties.

Amazonian butterrich in lauric acidprotection of skin and hairtradition of indigenous peoples

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

1/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Astrocaryum Vulgare Seed Butter — a butter with a unique fatty acid profile, including a high content of lauric acid (also characteristic of coconut oil) alongside oleic acid. Mechanism: lauric acid gives the component a light texture upon application despite the solid consistency of the butter, as well as additional protective properties for the skin surface. The combination of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids forms a protective film that reduces moisture loss and protects against external irritants.

Butters and body balms, hair formulas (protection and nourishment), products based on Amazonian cosmetic tradition, anti-aging creams with a focus on protection.

Key Benefits

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Protective action for skin in harsh conditions

Tucuma butter is traditionally used to protect the skin from intense sun exposure and the humid tropical climate of the Amazon. Mechanism: a lipid film with a unique fatty acid composition forms a barrier against external irritants and moisture loss. Result: support for comfort and integrity of the skin in adverse environmental conditions.

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Double benefit for skin and hair

Due to its high lauric acid content, tucuma butter is traditionally used not only for skin but also for nourishing and protecting hair — lauric acid has an affinity for hair keratin, which promotes better penetration and nourishment of the hair shaft.

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Amazonian tradition and biodiversity

Tucuma butter is part of the traditional practices of indigenous peoples of the Amazon, who have used this component for generations to protect skin and hair. The use of this ingredient in modern cosmetics supports sustainable sourcing of raw materials and local economies in the Amazon region.

Suitable for

dry skin that needs protectionhair that needs nourishmentskin in harsh climate conditions

Main Actions

✓ protective lipid film✓ nourishment of hair and skin✓ support for barrier integrity

Tucuma Butter: texture and concentration

Tucuma butter has a solid texture at room temperature but melts quickly upon contact with the skin. INCI: Astrocaryum Vulgare Seed Butter. Concentration: 3-15% in body and hair formulas.

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