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Pracaxi Oil
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
A rare Amazonian seed oil prized for deeply conditioned, even-looking skin.
| INCI name | Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant oil — conditioning & smoothing |
| Origin | Amazon Rainforest, Brazil |
| Key benefit | A smoother, more even-looking complexion |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry or mature skin |
What is this
Pracaxi Oil
Pracaxi oil is a rich plant oil pressed from the seeds of Pentaclethra macroloba, a tree of the Amazon rainforest. Distinguished by one of nature's highest concentrations of behenic acid, it is used in skincare to help condition skin deeply and support a smooth, even-looking complexion.
Where is it found
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
In The Nine Aurora's Amazonian beauty zone, pracaxi pods ripen slowly along rivers and forest edges, twisting open only when their season arrives. The fallen seeds are gathered by hand and pressed in small batches — a harvest that has moved at the forest's pace for generations.
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Formulas with pracaxi oil
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
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
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
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 pracaxi oil
What is pracaxi oil?
Pracaxi oil is pressed from the seeds of Pentaclethra macroloba, a tree of the Amazon rainforest whose long woody pods twist open to release large, glossy seeds. Amazonian communities have used the oil for generations, and modern formulators prize it as a rare, deeply conditioning botanical.
What does pracaxi oil do for skin?
Pracaxi oil is exceptionally rich in behenic acid — one of the highest natural concentrations known — alongside oleic and linoleic acids. Together they help condition skin, support its elasticity and smooth its texture, contributing to a softer, more even-looking complexion.
Is pracaxi oil good for the face?
Yes. It absorbs well without a heavy after-feel and suits most skin types, especially skin that feels dry or shows uneven texture. In The Nine Aurora it appears where deep conditioning matters most — in the face cleanser and the night serum.
What makes pracaxi oil special?
Its unusual concentration of behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid that helps lock in moisture and refine the feel of skin's smoothness. Few plant oils offer it at comparable levels, which is why pracaxi is treated as a precious ingredient rather than a commodity oil.
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