Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa ) Fruit Oil, Carier Oil

Botanical binomial: Mauritia flexuosa

Family: Arecaceae

Other names: Muriti, Moriche palm oil, ité palm, ita, miriti

Country of Origin: Brazil

Part of plant used in production: Fruit Pulp

Methods of production: Cold pressed

Plant Description: A member of the palm tree family, Buriti grows in South America’s tropical wetlands. Considered the "tree of life" by indigenous Amazonians, the evergreen tree can grow up to 25 metres (82 feet) and has a multitude of edible, medicinal, and fabrication uses including fishing nets, sandals, and paper.

Oil Characteristics: Orange-red in colour with an earthy, woodsy aroma.

Properties: Emollient, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Constituents: Richest natural source of Beta carotene. Also high in palmitic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid, Vitamins E and A.

Uses: Moisturizing ingredient in hair care and skin care including after sun care, lip balms, serums, face creams, body lotions, hair conditioners, and masks.