INCI Name
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
Use Level %
0.5 - 5%
Partner – Citróleo
Description
Infinity Ingredients is the UK distributor of Buriti oil from Citróleo.
Due to high ß-carotene content, it can be used in the formulations of sunscreen and products for pre- and post-sun. Clinical tests showed that the addition of 5% of buriti oil in a sunscreen formulation resulted in a increase of about 20% in a final Sun Protector
Factor (SPF) of the product when compared to a product with no have the addition of the buriti oil. Rich in fatty acids, primarily oleic acid, buriti oil assists in the regeneration of the protective hydrolipidic barrier of the skin. It can be used in body creams, lotions, soaps and bath oil.
It can also be used in formulations for the treatment of scalp whereby a study using 5% buriti oil in a conditioner formulation improved the resistance of the hair fiber in chemically dyed hair.
Material Compatibility
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Oil Phase
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Nature Compliant
