Murumuru Butter (deodorized)
the natural silicone substitute
© Paralaxis/iStockMurumuru Butter (deodorized) is a natural butter with up to 50 % Laurenic Acid and high melting point (33°C) for a silicone-like skin feel.
It has excellent sensorical optimization and anti-frizz effectiveness. It’s suitable for various applications, like for skin care, hair care and decorative cosmetic.
Murumuru Butter (deodorized)
Cosmetic benefits
- fat made from the seeds of the spiny Murumuru palm abundant in the Brazilian Amazon Rain forest
- rich in saturated compared to unsaturated fatty acids (90/10) mainly lauric, myristic and oleic acid, it also contains vitamins
- high melting point of 33°C
- reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
- restores the natural hydrolipidic layer
- strengthens and protects the skin barrier
- forms a protective film and acts against dry skin
- gives a silky and light skin feel
- can be used as replacement of silicones
- improves shine of hair, softens hair
- cares for dry and chemically treated hair
- helps to prevent external oxidation
- shows anti-microbial properties
- reduces inflammations
- COSMOS approved
- NATRUE certified
Product characteristics
| Article-Nr. | 7317 |
| INCI | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter |
| Compliance | COSMOSNATRUE |
| Appearance, odour | white to beige butter with characteristic smell |
| Solubility | oil soluble |
| Use concentration | 0.2 - 5.0 % |