The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
Patauá Oil
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
The Amazon's "olive oil" — a silky palm-fruit oil for supple, hydrated skin.
| INCI name | Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant oil — replenishing & smoothing |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | Visibly smoother, nourished-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated skin |
What is this
Patauá Oil
Patauá oil is a silky plant oil pressed from the fruit of Oenocarpus bataua, a tall palm of the Amazon rainforest. Rich in omega-9 fatty acids and remarkably close to olive oil in composition, it helps keep skin feeling soft, supple and comfortably hydrated.
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
In The Nine Aurora's Amazonian beauty zone, the patauá palm rises above the canopy, its heavy clusters of violet-black fruit ripening slowly to the forest's own rhythm. Communities gather the harvest by hand and press it into a silky oil — a quiet economy that rewards keeping the forest standing.
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Formulas with patauá oil
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
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
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
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 patauá oil
What is patauá oil?
Patauá oil is a silky plant oil pressed from the dark purple fruit of Oenocarpus bataua, a tall palm that grows across the Amazon basin. Its fatty-acid profile is remarkably close to olive oil's, which has earned it the nickname "the olive oil of the Amazon".
What does patauá oil do for skin?
Rich in omega-9 oleic acid, patauá oil helps improve skin hydration and keep skin feeling soft and supple. Applied regularly it helps the complexion look visibly smoother and better nourished, with a light, silky finish that comforts skin that feels dry or dehydrated.
Is patauá oil greasy?
No — despite its deeply nourishing profile, patauá oil is known for absorbing readily and leaving no heavy, greasy sheen. That balance of nourishment and lightness makes it comfortable across skin types, and it is one of the reasons Amazonian communities have long prized it for both skin and hair.
Where does patauá oil come from?
From the rainforests of the Amazon, where Oenocarpus bataua palms grow up to twenty metres tall. Their heavy clusters of fruit are gathered and cold-pressed, a harvest that supports forest communities and gives the standing forest lasting value.
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