FUNCTION
Bacaba oil is rich in linoleic acid and oleic acids. Linoleic acid helps to reduce trans-epidermal water loss and prevent the skin from drying out.
ORIGIN
This single-trunked palm is most well-known in the state of Paro, occurs in areas of poor, heavy and non-flooded soils. It can grow in shade, but prefers more open areas.
POPULAR USE
The fruits are consumed as a regional beverage called"wine of bacaba", similar to "wine of acai", but much higher in calories and much oilier than acai. Juices and ice creams are also manufactured by local industries. Traditionally bacaba oil is used to revitalise the scalp.
SKIN CARE
Revitalise and nourish the skin; highly moisturising, prevent the skin from drying out.
HAIR CARE
Bacaba oil has excellent emollient, revitalising and nutritional properties for all hair types. Traditionally, the oil is used to revitalise the scalp.
SPECIFICATIONS
Production Process: Cold Extraction Scientific name: Oenocarpus distichus Preservatives: Absent Source of Raw Material: Amazonian Rainforest /Brazil Solvent Extraction: Absent Used part of the plant: Fruit pulp Traceability: guaranteed Origin:Wild crafted
SAFETY HEALTH
Product harmless, for cosmetic use only, not suited for human consumption.
STORAGE
Should be stored tightly sealed, protected from light and heat.
Fragrance
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