The Pracaxi Tree, also known as the Pracachy Tree, is a large, flowering tree with foliage that forms a beautiful canopy. The leaves of each branch consist of many smaller leaflets that resemble a feather in appearance. The tree is highly prized by natives of the northeastern region of South America. For generations, they have considered Pracaxi Oil to be a miracle oil.
Virgin Pracaxi Oil is celebrated for its numerous benefits within skin and hair care applications. The nutritive composition of the oil includes an impressive quantity of Behenic Acid, a saturated fat that is exceptionally moisturizing to the skin and hair. Virgin Pracaxi Oil is especially well suited for soothing and supporting a wide range of skin concerns.
Our premium quality Virgin Pracaxi Oil is carefully sourced, packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.
Uses:
Virgin Pracaxi Oil is a superior emollient that absorbs easily and effectively penetrates the skin and hair. The numerous reported properties of Pracaxi Oil make it ideal for inclusion in products intended to soothe and support dry, problem, damaged or mature skin. Virgin Pracaxi Oil also helps to improve the appearance of skin tone and color.
In hair care applications, Virgin Pracaxi Oil delivers intense hydration, enhances smoothness, promotes shine and helps detangle the hair.
Virgin Pracaxi is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:
Skin Care
Lip Care
Hair Care
Nail Care
Cosmetics
Aromatherapy
Massage
Properties:
Clear, Yellow Hue
Characteristic, Nutty Aroma
Medium Viscosity
Effective Slip/Glide
Absorbs Rapidly
See Spec Sheet for Fatty Acid Composition
Recommended Usage Rate:
1-100%
Origin: Brazil INCI: Pentaclethra Macroloba (Pracaxi) Seed Oil Extraction Method:Cold Pressed Shelf Life: 18 Months Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 175 - 195 SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.132 SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.185