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Acai Vegetable Oil

Commonly known as:   Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil (I.N.C.I.).

Botanical name:   Euterpe oleracea.

Extraction process:   First cold press.

Family:   Arecaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Whole berries.

Cultivation area, origin:   South America (Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, northeastern Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador).

Blooming:   From July to December.

Origin, provenance:   Brazil.

Phytochemical composition:   Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), flavonoids, sitosterols, beta-sitosterol, ferulic acid, polyphenols (procyanidins, vanillic acid, syringic acid).

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Oily liquid; Color: Green to yellow; Scent: Mild, characteristic, subtle, reminiscent of green olives; Feel: Dry.

Physical properties:   Density: 0.90 to 0.98; Comedogenicity Index = 1; Oxidative Potential: Stable; Saponification Index = 180 - 230 mgKOH/g.

Concerns:   Antioxidant, regenerating, revitalizing, nourishing, softening, soothing, repairing.

Effect:   All types of skin and hair, and particularly damaged, mature, dry, sensitive skin, and damaged, dull, dry, brittle, colored hair.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (lip balm, face creams, makeup remover oils, eye contour treatments); Body Care (exfoliants, lotions, oils); Hair Care (shampoos, hair masks, conditioners, hair oils and balms, serums, treatments before or after hair coloring); Beauty Products (blush, lipsticks, nail polish, foundations).

Method of Preservation

Vegetable oil that is not highly susceptible to oxidation. It should be stored at room temperature, in its original packaging, sealed, and protected from air, light, and heat.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of acai oil. It can be used by pregnant women and young children. Avoid contact with the eyes.

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Derived from the pulp of acai berries, this oil, rich in polyphenols, vitamins, and fatty acids, is recognized for its powerful antioxidant and restorative properties. It revives the radiance of the hair and helps protect it from various aggressors (heat, coloring, UV rays, pollution, salt water, etc...).

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