Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Good

Emollient

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter at a glance

  • Derived from a type of palm tree
  • Excellent emollient
  • Rich in fatty acids
  • Contains antioxidant compound

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter description

_Astrocaryum murumuru_ seed butter comes from the seeds of _Astrocaryum murumuru_, a type of palm native to the Amazon rainforest. It is not considered a species threatened by deforestation concerns in the area, and efforts are continuing to make certain that status remains. Like other non-fragrant plant butters, _Astrocaryum murumuru_ seed butter is an excellent emollient for skin. It has a high fatty acid content, including a remarkable 40% composition of lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that supports skin’s ceramides for a healthier barrier. It is also a source of antioxidant phenols. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled that _Astrocaryum murumuru_ seed butter is safe in its current use in skin care products. Use levels have a sweeping range of 3–100%

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter references

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Website, Accessed November 2024
  • Biomolecules, June 2023, pages 1-13
  • Molecules, June 2022, pages 1-49
  • Journal of Basic and Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2017, pages 51S-129S

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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