The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Andiroba Oil
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
An Amazonian seed oil that comforts and replenishes delicate skin.
| INCI name | Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Amazonian seed oil — comforting & replenishing |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | Softer, more comfortable-feeling skin |
| Suits | Dry, delicate and reactive-feeling skin |
What is this
Andiroba Oil
Andiroba oil is a botanical oil cold-pressed from the seeds of Carapa guianensis, a tall tree of the Amazon rainforest. Rich in essential fatty acids and plant limonoids, it is used in skincare to help replenish the skin's moisture barrier and comfort skin that feels dry or delicate.
It is also a responsible choice: its use promotes biodiversity conservation and the circular economy, adding value to every stage of the supply chain through ethical and traceable harvesting practices.
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
In the Brazilian Amazon, andiroba trees release their seeds onto the forest floor, where local communities gather them by hand as they have for generations. The seeds are pressed slowly into a precious oil — a patient, traceable harvest that sustains both the forest and the people who know it best.
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Formulas with andiroba oil
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
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Renova The Eye Cream
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Profunda The Treatment Mask
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Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
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
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about andiroba oil
What is andiroba oil?
Andiroba oil is a botanical oil cold-pressed from the seeds of Carapa guianensis, a tall tree of the Amazon rainforest. Used for generations by Amazonian communities, it is valued in skincare for its rich fatty-acid profile and its comforting, replenishing feel on the skin.
What does andiroba oil do for skin?
It helps replenish and comfort. Rich in oleic and linoleic acids together with plant limonoids, andiroba oil helps maintain hydration, supports the well-being of the skin's moisture barrier and leaves skin feeling soft, supple and soothed — particularly when it feels dry, tight or delicate.
Is andiroba oil good for sensitive skin?
Yes — it is traditionally chosen for delicate, reactive-feeling skin. Its lipids have a high affinity with the skin, helping reduce feelings of discomfort and supporting a calm, comfortable appearance. The Nine Aurora uses it where skin needs quiet, dependable nourishment.
Is andiroba oil sustainable?
Yes — the seeds are gathered by hand from the forest floor by Amazonian communities through ethical, traceable harvesting. Its use adds value to the standing forest, supporting biodiversity conservation and the circular economy at every stage of the supply chain.
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