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Emollient

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Often labeled as: Buriti Oil

The vivid orange oil packed with Beta-Carotene.

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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 Buriti palm fruit. It contains the highest natural concentration of Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A precursor) in the world, making it a master antioxidant.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Protects against UV-induced free radicals, restores elasticity, and brightens.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

It has a strong natural orange color; use sparingly to avoid temporarily tinting the skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts as a sunscreen.

The Science

It protects against the *oxidative damage* of the sun internally, but does not block UV rays physically.