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INCI name: Bertholletia excelsa Seed Oil
Description and composition: The Brazil Nut is one of the most important trees of the Amazon, presents key role in the socio-economic organization of large areas of the forest. The almond, extracted from the fruit, is very useful and high economic value. Origin from Brazil, from Amazon region, the yellow-white flowers bloom from November to February and the fruit matures from November to February.
Benefits and applications: The oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids (oleic, linoleic and small quantities of myristic), phytosterols-sistosterol and amyrin, besides esqualene-essential nutrients in the biochemical processes of formation of the epithelial tissue. Rich in liposoluble vitamins (A and E) and trace elements (Ca, Fe, Zn, Na, K and Se). It is efficient as barrier function of controlling the trans-epidermal loss; properties anti-free radicals and promotes vitality of the skin and hair. Employment indicates to cosmetic formulations with anti-aging appeal by acting as an antioxidant combat the free radicals formation and preventing the wrinkles on the skin. Hydrating to skin. In hair products is a restorer of damaged and dehydrated hair.
Recommended concentration: 0,5 à 8%
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