ORIGIN

The Brazil Nut is one of the most important species of extractive exploitation of the Amazon, occupying a key role in socio-economic organisation of large areas of forest extraction.

POPULAR USAGE 

The Brazil nut is widely used as an ingredient in cooking and in making cookies and ice cream. Its protein value of 18% is quite significant comparing it as "vegetable meat".

CHARACTERISTICS

It is rich in linoleic acid that is port of the complex composition of the lipids of the skin, helping in the skin barrier function and controlling the trans-epidermal water  loss (TEWL).   The brazil nut oil contains liposoluble vitamins such as A and E, which are essential in protecting the skin, preventing aging and appearance of wrinkles and loss of elasticity. It is a rich source for selenium (126 ppm) known as powerful natural antioxidant that protects the skin tissues against free radicals released by harmful solar insolation and environmental  pollution . Has one of the highest natural concentrations in phytic acid, a natural plant antioxidant, most often used as a skin lighting agent in the skin core industry.

SKIN CARE

Excellent moisturiser for dry skin. Humectant that prevents the appearance of wrinkles and loss of elasticity.

HAIR CARE

For dehydrated and damaged hair with split ends. Considered one of the best natural ingredients for the formulation of conditioners and hair masks, due to high concentration of essential amino acids such as methionine, cysteine, glutamine and arginine.

SPECIFICATIONS

Production Process: drying and grinding

Scientific name: Bertholletia excelsa

Preservatives: none

Source of Raw Material: Amazonian Rainforest / Brazil

Solvent Extraction: none

Used part of the plant: seed

Traceability: guaranteed

Origin of the Vegetable Drug: 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.