Cupuacu Butter
(Theobroma Grandiflorum)
Cupuaçu is a tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, from Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil and Peru. It’s actually the national fruit of Brazil.
Cupuaçu is a member of the chocolate family. It is used to make snack bars and ice cream. Colour is white, hard at room temperature and it has a light scent of chocolate and pineapple.
Cupuacu butter is made from cold pressing the cupuaçu seeds. It contains lots of fatty acids including stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid and arachidic acid.
Cupuaçu is rich in several B vitamins and antioxidants including Vitamin A and C.
Benefits of Cupuacu:
Cupuaçu is becoming recognized as one of nature’s most powerful antioxidant rich moisturizers. It even surpasses hydrating butters such shea butter and lanolin, and has an ability to retain moisture. Cupuaçu butter will keep skin moisturized for eight hours after application.
Cupuaçu improves the elasticity and firmness of your skin, keep your skin looking and feeling smoother and more hydrated (reducing the appearance of any imperfections). It is an excellent choice for cracked or sunburned skin.
Cupuaçu absorbs into your skin very quickly without leaving any greasy or heavy residue.
Ways to use Cupuacu:
An excellent alternative to your daily facial moisturizer.
Cupuacu butter contains phytosterols, which helps to slows down the deterioration of the skin. Recent research studies have shown that Phytosterols help to promote the elasticity of the skin.
Cupuaçu butter benefits hair by providing a protective barrier against UV rays
As a natural butter for hair, cupuaçu promotes elasticity and strength.
Recommended Usage:
Lotions & Creams: 3% – 5%
Body Butters: 5% – 100%
Hair Conditioners: 2% – 5%
I love using this beautiful butter in most of my skin care products. It is a higher priced butter.
