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Emollient

Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

Often labeled as: Pataua Oil

The Amazonian olive oil equivalent.

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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 Pataua palm. It has an oleic acid profile remarkably similar to olive oil, but it is lighter and absorbs much more effectively into the skin and hair.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Conditions the skin profoundly, increases elasticity, and provides antioxidant protection.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A phenomenal facial oil for very dry, mature skin types.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It makes the skin sweat.

The Science

It creates a breathable lipid seal that prevents water evaporation without trapping sweat.