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Short Description: Pracaxi Oil.
Commonly known as:
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil (INCI).
Botanical name:
Pentaclethra macroloba.
Extraction process:
First cold pressure of the dried seeds resulting from the organic farming, followed by filtration and deodorization.
Family:
Fabaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds.
Location:
North of Brazil, Guyana and some regions of Central America.
Flowering:
In March - April.
Provenance, origin:
Brazil.
Phytochemical composition:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, linolenic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (arachidic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid, palmitic acid), vitamin E, phytosterols (Stigmasterol).
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: pasty to semi-liquid oil or oily liquid (depending on the temperature), generally cloudy and partially crystallized; Color: pale yellow to yellow-brown; Odor: vegetable with notes of peanut and roasted coffee; Touch: rich on application, unctuous and silky, then penetrates quickly.
Physical characteristics:
Density : 0,91 - 0,94 g/cm3 ; Oxidative potential : Stable.
Benefits:
Regenerating, softening, purifying, softening, nourishing, purifying, emollient, moisturizing.
Concerns:
Due to its many benefits, Pracaxi oil is suitable for skin types, but particularly dry, mature skin, skin prone to discomfort and imperfections; All hair types and particularly dry, brittle, fragile, damaged and split hair; Indicated for the prevention of stretch marks.
Details
Use
Face care (masks, creams, serums, beard oils, eye care, lip care, make-up remover balms);
Body care (scrubs, stretch mark balms, massage oils, hand creams);
Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, conditioners, leave-in serums, oils, detangling balms, sprays).
Preservation
Store at room temperature, away from air, light and heat.
Contra-indications and Precautions
The oil of pracaxi does not present any danger. Pregnant women and young children can use it. Avoid contact with eyes.
Find out more
The oil of Pracaxi, a fruit native to the Amazon, contains a high concentration of behenic acid, six times higher than in peanuts for example. It has been used since the dawn of time by the indigenous populations of Amazonia for its benefits as a detangler, hair tonic and even to lighten pigmentation spots when applied to the skin. It has a sheathing effect that strengthens the hair fiber and facilitates styling.
