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Emollient

Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil

Often labeled as: Andiroba Oil

The anti-inflammatory, soothing Amazonian oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Extracted from the seeds of the Andiroba tree. It is intensely rich in limonoids, making it an exceptional anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing oil.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Soothes severe acne inflammation, repels insects, and repairs the skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A highly medicinal oil used extensively by indigenous populations.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It smells terrible.

The Science

It has a strong, earthy, nutty scent that is often masked in cosmetics.