Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Best

Antioxidant

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil at a glance

  • Antioxidant-rich oil obtained from a tropical tree’s fruits
  • Help replenish, protect and soften skin
  • Beta-sitosterol delivers calming properties
  • Excellent source of conditioning fatty acids

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil description

_Caryocar brasiliense_ fruit oil is clear to slightly yellow edible oil obtained from pressing the fruits from a tropical tree that grows throughout Brazil. The oil is a great source of skin-replenishing unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic, all of which help soften and condition skin. As with most plant oils, _Caryocar brasiliense_ fruit seed oil is a good source of antioxidants, notably pigments known as carotenoids such as beta carotene. The oil also contains vitamin C and phenolic compounds to further its antioxidant benefits. This oil also contains beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol with documented soothing properties. Research has shown that this oil has mild antibacterial activity, making it potentially useful to augment standard preservative systems in cosmetics. Use levels of _Caryocar brasiliense_ fruit oil in cosmetics hover between 1.5%–3%; however, lesser or greater amounts may be used based on formulary goals. This fruit oil is considered safe for skin.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil references

  • Foods, May 2023, pages 1–21
  • Pharmaceutics, November 2020, pages 1–17
  • Molecules, July 2011, pages 5,876–5,884
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, May 2010, pages 214–219

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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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