The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Açaí
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
The Amazon's purple palm fruit — fatty acids and antioxidants for supple-looking skin.
| INCI name | Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract |
|---|---|
| Type | Fruit oil & extract — nourishing & antioxidant-rich |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | Nourished, supple, more radiant-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry or stressed-looking skin |
What is this
Açaí
Açaí is the deep-purple fruit of Euterpe oleracea, a slender palm that grows along the rivers and floodplains of the Brazilian Amazon. In skincare, its oil and extract are rich in essential fatty acids, anthocyanins and tocopherols, used to nourish, soften and help protect skin from the visible effects of environmental stress.
Derived from responsible supply chains, it supports a formulation approach that is mindful of the environment and biodiversity.
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
In the Brazilian Amazon, açaí palms rise thin and impossibly tall above the floodplain, and the berries are still gathered by climbers who scale each trunk by hand. The fruit spoils within a day, so it is worked close to the forest — a harvest that rewards patience, skill and respect for the river's rhythm.
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Formulas with açaí
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Lucis Nurturing Day Cream
58.00 $
Açaí + seabuckthorn + camellia antioxidant day cream for daily protection
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about açaí
What is açaí?
Açaí is the small, deep-purple fruit of Euterpe oleracea, a tall, slender palm of the Brazilian Amazon's floodplains. Famous worldwide as a food, it is equally valued in skincare, where its cold-pressed oil and fruit extract bring essential fatty acids and antioxidant anthocyanins to a formula.
Is açaí good for your skin?
In cosmetics, yes. Açaí oil is a fast-absorbing emollient rich in omega fatty acids that nourishes and softens, while its antioxidants help defend the skin's appearance against environmental stress — supporting a supple, even, more radiant look.
Does açaí oil clog pores?
Açaí oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil generally considered suitable for most skin types, including combination skin. In balanced formulations it nourishes without a heavy or greasy feel, which is why it appears across creams, cleansers and eye care alike.
What is the difference between açaí oil and açaí extract?
The oil is pressed from the fruit's pulp and carries the fatty acids and tocopherols — the nourishing, emollient side. The extract concentrates the fruit's water-soluble compounds, including antioxidant anthocyanins. The Nine Aurora uses both across its formulas, matched to each texture.
Is açaí harvesting sustainable?
Açaí is gathered from living palms — climbers harvest the fruit clusters by hand and the trees keep producing year after year. Responsibly sourced açaí supports forest-standing economies in the Amazon, giving the intact rainforest lasting value.
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