
Pequi Oil
Product Info
- OriginBrazil
- INCICaryocar Braziliensis (Pequi) Fruit Oil
- Extraction MethodCold Pressed
- Processing MethodRefined
- Typical Shelf Life2 Years
- Saponification Value190 - 215 mg KOH/g oil
- SAP Multiplier for NaOH0.145
- SAP Multiplier for KOH0.203
Description
The pequi is a tree native to Brazil. It reaches 10 meters in height. The pequi produces a fruit that is both prized for its role in the Brazilian diet as well as for the nutritive oil that can be produced from the fruit's seeds.
Properties:
- Rapid Absorption
- Medium Viscosity and Texture
- Yellow to Dark Amber Hue
- Characteristic Sweet, Fruity, Nutty Aroma
- See Spec Sheet for Fatty Acid Composition
Uses:
Pequi Oil is highly emollient and is an effective moisturizer for products intended to soothe and support dry, cracked, damaged and problem skin. It can also be used in the production of specialty soaps intended to moisturize and soothe the skin. When used in hair care formulations, Pequi Oil helps to nourish and condition the hair, decrease frizziness and restore the vitality of lifeless hair.
Pequi Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:
- Skin Care
- Lip Care
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Cosmetics
- Aromatherapy
- Massage
Recommended Usage Rate:
1-100%
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