Pataua oil virgin

Pataua oil, virgin - description

With a unique profile and a pleasant, cushiony texture, this highly prized oil derived form an Amazon Rainforest tree, is recognized for its ability to nourishes hair and scalp, traditionally used to strengthen the hair follicles, to treat sun and age spots. Abundantly rich in carotenoids, sterols and tocopherols, has a dry touch.

Appearance: clear oily liquid, greenish yellow

Odour: faint, characteristic

INCI: Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

Also known as: Bataua oil, Seje oil, Rahua oil, Majo oil, Ungurahua oil, Ungurahui oil

Cold pressed, unrefined vegetable oil sourced directly from Brazil.

Properties

• rich in unsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, sterols and tocopherols
• pleasant, light, cushiony texture
• may act as an inhibitor in melanin biosynthesis
• traditionally used in the treatment of sun and age spots, hyperpigmentation
• skin firming activity, helps improve elasticity
• nourishes hair and scalp, increases hair shine
• restorative, replenishes damaged hair
• helps strengthen hair follicles and fights hair loss
• helps protect against the thermal action of the hair dryer and iron
• helps recover silkiness and improves hair moisture
• promotes intense hydration to the scalp
• keeps the scalp nourished and protected

Applications, usage

• it can be included in a wide range of cosmetic formulations, ideal for scalp and hair care applications
• can be used directly on the skin and hair, it can be used also in cosmetic preparations
• use as a pre-shampoo treatment, applied to the strands and scalp before bathing, wash then with shampoo
• suitable in preparations for hyperpigmented skin, aging skin, mature skin, sensitive scalp, hair loss, dull hair, anti-dandruff applications

Precautions: cosmetic use

Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light