Skin Longevity Zone · Brazil

Amazon Rainforest — Skin Longevity Zone

One of the nine regions where skin indicators revealed greater long-term resilience — and where 16 of the botanicals in the Aurora library were first understood.

Skin in this zone

How skin looks in Amazon Rainforest

In the Amazon, skin is dense, elastic and luminous. Constant humidity and an antioxidant-rich botanical world are mirrored in skin that keeps its bounce and its glow.

What stood out in this zone

Elasticity
Luminosity
Oxidative balance
Amazon Rainforest Skin Longevity Zone model portrait

What we discovered

Lipid restoration and moisture retention

The Amazon rainforest provides a unique ecosystem with high biodiversity and constant humidity. Skin patterns associated with this region show exceptional moisture retention, suppleness, and lipid balance. Ingredients such as açaí, babassu, cupuaçu, pracaxi, and passion fruit oils are rich in fatty acids and phytosterols that reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration. These elements support skin that remains flexible, nourished, and resilient.

Key skin benefits

Deep nourishmentLipid replenishmentElasticity supportHydration retentionSkin softness

The location

Where Amazon Rainforest is

The coral light marks Amazon Rainforest — one of the nine Skin Longevity Zones, on the South America relief.

3D relief map of South America with Amazon Rainforest marked as a Skin Longevity Zone

From this zone

The ingredients of Amazon Rainforest

Each botanical below was studied in this zone and now works inside the Aurora formulas — always in combination, never alone.

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

It is a natural ingredient rich in anthocyanins, known for their antioxidant properties. It helps protect the skin from the visible signs of daily oxidative stress, contributing to maintaining a healthy and vital appearance. Sourced from sustainable crops, it allows for complete use of the raw material, in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

A vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the Babaçu palm, Orbignya oleifera Seed Oil is a 100% natural ingredient and represents a sustainable alternative to traditional tropical oils. Rich in lauric acid, it has an emollient function, helping to improve the skin's softness. Babaçu oil is also sourced responsibly, promoting the socio-economic development of local communities, particularly the empowerment of female harvesters ("Quebradeiras").

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Extracted from the fruits of Euterpe oleracea, açaí oil is a natural ingredient that combines sensory performance and functionality. Rich in essential fatty acids and tocopherols, it has an immediate emollient effect, helping to improve skin elasticity and strengthen the barrier function. Derived from responsible supply chains, it supports a formulation approach that is mindful of the environment and biodiversity.

Astrocaryum murumuru Seed Butter

Astrocaryum murumuru Seed Butter

Extracted from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, harvested along the banks of the Amazon, Murumuru Butter is a plant-based ingredient rich in lauric acid and other nourishing fatty acids, such as oleic and myristic acids. Thanks to its composition, it forms a protective barrier on the skin, helping to reduce moisture loss and maintain a soft, smooth, and supple appearance. Its melting texture leaves the skin silky and non-greasy.

Astrocaryum vulgare kernel Oil

Astrocaryum vulgare kernel Oil

Derived from the seeds of the Amazonian fruit Astrocaryum vulgare, Tucumã Butter offers a light and smooth texture that mimics the sensory effect of silicones, improving product distribution and leaving the skin soft and smooth. Composed of natural lipids with high skin affinity, it is suitable for formulations that require a silky, non-occlusive effect, representing a 100% natural and sustainable choice.

Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

Derived from Bertholletia Excelsa seeds harvested responsibly by Amazonian communities, this vegetable oil is known for its skin-like lipid content, which helps strengthen the skin barrier. Its inclusion in cosmetic formulations promotes more resistant skin that is less prone to dehydration. Coming from upcycling and zero-waste processes, it represents a conscious choice for formulations geared towards environmental sustainability and respect for local resources.

Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil

Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil

Extracted from the seeds of Carapa Guianensis and sustainably harvested by Amazonian communities, Andiroba oil is a 100% natural ingredient known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin care. Its rich fatty acid composition helps maintain skin hydration and reduce discomfort, while supporting the well-being of the skin barrier. 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.

Copaifera Officinalis Resin (Balsam of Copaiba)

Copaifera Officinalis Resin (Balsam of Copaiba)

Copaiba Oil – extracted from primary forests with a high essential oil content, known for its soothing and purifying properties. Its action helps promote skin comfort and maintain skin balance, while responsible harvesting supports biodiversity conservation and the protection of Amazonian forest ecosystems.

Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

An ingredient of Amazonian origin, rich in fatty acids, particularly omega 9, Patauá oil helps improve skin hydration and keep the skin soft and supple. Thanks to its light and silky texture, it is recommended for comforting the skin, even in cases where it appears dry or dehydrated. Regular application helps improve the overall appearance of the skin, leaving it visibly smoother and nourished.

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Extracted from the seeds of the Pentaclethra macroloba tree, native to the Brazilian rainforest, this vegetable oil is naturally rich in long-chain fatty acids. Used in skin treatments, it helps improve the appearance of the skin, promoting a smoothing and evening effect. Its emollient action helps maintain skin elasticity, leaving the skin softer, firmer, and more hydrated.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Cocoa butter is obtained from Theobroma cacao seeds grown in sustainable agroforestry systems in the Amazon. Appreciated for its emollient and conditioning properties, it helps keep the skin soft, smooth, and protected, contributing to the formation of a barrier that reduces moisture loss. The use of the seeds, which would otherwise go unused in the chocolate supply chain, enhances local resources and supports the region's farming communities.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Cupuaçu butter strengthens the skin barrier, improving elasticity and comfort with deep, long-lasting hydration. Thanks to its exceptional ability to retain water, it restores the proper hydrolipidic balance of dry and dehydrated skin. Its emollient and nourishing action helps to make the skin softer, smoother, and more protected from external aggressions. Sourced from sustainable agroforestry practices, it supports the regeneration of the Amazon rainforest and the well-being of local communities.

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Buriti fruit oil (Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil) is a natural ingredient rich in beta-carotene and tocopherols, known for its antioxidant action that helps counteract the effects of oxidative stress. It intensely moisturizes the skin and helps maintain its natural balance, making it ideal for after-sun formulas and treatments for delicate or reactive skin. It helps improve the appearance of the complexion, giving it radiance and comfort. Sourced from sustainable harvesting in Brazil, it supports local communities and promotes the socio-economic development of the region.

Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil

Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil

Passiflora edulis seed oil, known as passion fruit oil, is a light and soothing active ingredient, ideal for combination and blemish-prone skin. Rich in essential fatty acids, it deeply nourishes without weighing down the skin and helps to rebalance sebum production, giving a matte effect and a dry touch. It promotes an immediate feeling of comfort, leaving the skin soft and smooth. Derived from sustainable family farms, it supports local economies during the off-season.

Platonia Insignis Seed Butter

Platonia Insignis Seed Butter

Platonia Insignis butter, known as Bacuri butter, is a natural ingredient extracted from the seeds of the Amazonian bacuri tree. It deeply nourishes mature skin thanks to its essential fatty acids and vitamins, improving elasticity and tone. It intensely moisturizes and forms a protective barrier against external agents. It supports cellular energy, promoting a healthier and more radiant appearance.

Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter

Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter

Ucuuba butter, extracted from the seeds of Virola surinamensis in the Amazon rainforest, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, giving it greater density and a matte finish. It supports the repair of the skin barrier and protects against external stressors, combining cosmetic effectiveness and sustainability by respecting the traditional practices of local communities.

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Why this is a zone

Amazon Rainforest, and what it gives the ritual

Amazon Rainforest is one of the nine Skin Longevity Zones — the regions where, across five years of research in 106 countries, the signs of skin longevity held up longest. What it contributes to the formulas is açaí, babassu, cupuaçu, pracaxi and passion fruit, studied here for bioavailability and skin absorption before being combined with the actives that carry it — explore every ingredient in the library. Every finished formula is in the collection.

Why is the Amazon Rainforest a Skin Longevity Zone?

The Amazon Rainforest is a Skin Longevity Zone for elasticity and glow: constant humidity and an antioxidant-rich botanical world are mirrored in resident skin that keeps its bounce and luminosity. It is also the collection's richest botanical territory.

What does the Amazon zone contribute to The Nine Aurora formulas?

The Amazon zone contributes the largest botanical family in the collection — sixteen oils, butters, and extracts including açaí, babassu, cupuaçu, pracaxi, and passion fruit. These lipids and antioxidants primarily support the barrier-integrity and elasticity pillars of skin longevity.

What is açaí and what does it do for skin?

Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) appears in two forms: a fruit extract rich in antioxidant anthocyanins that helps protect skin from visible daily oxidative stress, and a fruit oil rich in essential fatty acids and tocopherols. The oil has an immediate emollient effect, helping improve elasticity and support the skin's barrier function.

What is babassu oil and why is it special?

Babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera) is a 100% natural oil from the seeds of the babaçu palm, rich in lauric acid with a softening, emollient action. It is also responsibly sourced in a way that supports local communities, particularly the empowerment of the female harvesters known as Quebradeiras.

What does cupuaçu butter do for skin?

Cupuaçu butter supports the skin barrier and helps improve elasticity and comfort with deep, long-lasting hydration. Its exceptional water-retaining ability helps restore balance to dry, dehydrated skin, leaving it softer, smoother, and better protected from external aggressions.

What is pracaxi oil and what are its benefits?

Pracaxi oil (Pentaclethra macroloba) is a vegetable oil from a Brazilian rainforest tree, naturally rich in long-chain fatty acids. It helps improve the appearance of skin with a smoothing, evening effect, and its emollient action supports elasticity, leaving skin softer, firmer-looking, and hydrated.

Is passion fruit seed oil good for oily or blemish-prone skin?

Yes, passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) seed oil is a light, soothing oil ideal for combination and blemish-prone skin. It nourishes deeply without weighing skin down, helps rebalance the look of sebum for a matte, dry-touch finish, and leaves skin soft and comfortable.

What do murumuru and tucumã butters do in the formulas?

Murumuru butter forms a protective layer that helps reduce moisture loss and keeps skin soft, smooth, and supple, while tucumã offers a light, silky texture that naturally mimics the sensory feel of silicones. Both melt into skin without greasiness, supporting a silky, comfortable finish.

What are buriti, bacuri, and ucuuba, and what do they offer?

They are three Amazonian botanicals: buriti oil is rich in antioxidant beta-carotene and tocopherols and suits delicate skin; bacuri butter nourishes mature skin and supports elasticity and tone; ucuuba butter moisturizes, supports the skin barrier, and gives a denser-feeling, matte finish.

Are The Nine Aurora's Amazon ingredients sustainably sourced?

Yes, the Amazon botanicals come from responsible supply chains built on upcycling, sustainable agroforestry, and traceable harvesting by local communities. Ingredients like Brazil nut oil, cocoa butter, copaiba, and andiroba support biodiversity conservation and the circular economy at every stage.

How are Amazon-zone ingredients used in The Nine Aurora products?

Amazon botanicals form the richest layer of the collection's 39 zone botanicals, paired with 67 functional actives across clinically and dermatologically tested formulas. Their oils and butters deliver the nourishing, barrier-supporting textures that define the collection's sensorial signature.

Which skin types suit the Amazon-zone ingredients?

The Amazon family spans nearly every skin need: cupuaçu, murumuru, and ucuuba for dry and dehydrated skin; passion fruit for combination and blemish-prone skin; andiroba and buriti for sensitive or reactive skin; bacuri for mature skin seeking elasticity and tone.

Amazon Rainforest, Brazil is one of the nine regions in The Nine Aurora's skin longevity research — the study of how long skin keeps doing its job well, holding barrier strength, moisture, smoothness, elasticity and even tone over years rather than weeks.

Where you will find it

From this region

The formulas that carry the most ingredients from this region.

  • Renova The Eye Cream Renova The Eye Cream

    From this region: Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Copaifera Officinalis Resin (Balsam of Copaiba), Mauritia...

  • Profunda The Treatment Mask Profunda The Treatment Mask

    From this region: Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Astrocaryum murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum vulgar...

  • Lucis Nurturing Day Cream Lucis Nurturing Day Cream

    From this region: Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, ...