Organic Brazil Nut Oil is pressed from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa tree, also known as the Brazil nut tree. The tree is one of the largest in the Amazonian region, extending upwards to 50 meters in height. Inside the hard, wood-like outer casing of the fruit is an average of 10 to 21 Brazil nuts, arranged like the segments of an orange.
Brazil nuts consist of approximately 67% oil, which Brasilian natives utilize in cooking and within skin and hair care applications. Organic Brazil Nut Oil possesses a unique fatty acid profile that includes omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, making it an ideal ingredient for inclusion within cosmetic, personal care and spa applications.
Praan Naturals superior quality Organic Brazil Nut Oil is raw and filtered. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive organic oil.
Properties:
- Light Texture
- Pale Yellow Hue
- Quick Absorption
- Highly Moisturizing
- Natural Emollient
- Sweet, Nutty Aroma
- See Spec Sheet for Fatty Acid Composition
Organic Brazil Nut Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:
- Skin Care
- Lip Care
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Cosmetics
- Aromatherapy
- Massage
Uses:
Organic Brazil Nut Oil is a light, yet highly nourishing oil. Its texture and sweet aroma contribute to its versatility and efficacy in a wide array of innovative personal care products. Its composition of fatty acids helps to soothe, protect and maintain healthy, nourished skin. It is especially well suited for applications intended for dry, problem, damaged or mature skin.
Recommended Usage Rate:
1-100%
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INCI Nomenclature:
Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil
Shelf Life:
9 Months
Origin:
Peru
Extraction Method:
Expeller Pressed
Processing Method:
Filtered
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