The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Buriti Oil
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Golden Amazonian fruit oil, rich in beta-carotene, for a nourished glow.
| INCI name | Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Amazonian fruit oil — antioxidant & radiance |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | A nourished, radiant-looking glow |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry, dull or delicate skin |
What is this
Buriti Oil
Buriti oil is a golden-orange fruit oil pressed from Mauritia flexuosa, the 'tree of life' palm of the Amazon wetlands. Exceptionally rich in beta-carotene and tocopherols, it is used in skincare to help defend against the visible effects of oxidative stress and lend skin a nourished glow.
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
The buriti palm rises above the flooded lowlands of the Brazilian Amazon, where its scaled fruit ripens slowly in the heat. Communities gather the fallen fruit by hand and press its golden pulp — an unhurried harvest that supports the wetlands and the livelihoods woven around them.
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Formulas with buriti oil
Renova The Eye Cream
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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
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 buriti oil
What is buriti oil?
Buriti oil is a golden-orange oil pressed from the fruit of Mauritia flexuosa, a majestic palm of the Amazon wetlands often called the 'tree of life'. Its deep colour comes from beta-carotene — among the richest natural sources known — alongside nourishing fatty acids and tocopherols.
What does buriti oil do for skin?
It nourishes and defends. Rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin E, buriti oil helps counteract the visible effects of oxidative stress, supports the skin's natural moisture balance and lends a warm, healthy-looking radiance to dull or tired complexions.
Does buriti oil protect skin from the sun?
No — it is not a sunscreen and should never replace one. Researchers have studied how its carotenoids absorb certain UV wavelengths, which is scientifically interesting, but daily broad-spectrum SPF remains essential. Buriti's role is nourishment, antioxidant support and glow.
Is buriti oil good for the face?
Yes, in well-balanced formulas. It is deeply nourishing yet considered non-comedogenic, making it suitable for dry, dull or delicate skin. Because the pure oil is intensely coloured, it is best experienced expertly blended — as in The Nine Aurora's night formulas.
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