Tucumã Oil
Tucumã Oil is a highly nourishing, antioxidant-rich oil extracted from the seeds of Astrocaryum vulgare, a resilient Amazonian palm. Known for its deep moisturizing power, intense nutrient profile, and exceptional regenerative benefits, this oil is prized in skin, hair, and cosmetic formulations. Its naturally vibrant red-orange color reflects the extremely high beta-carotene concentration, offering strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Sustainably harvested and cold-pressed within Amazonian communities, Tucumã Oil delivers purity, freshness, and remarkable performance across beauty applications.
For more in-depth technical specifications, detailed fatty acid profiles, and scientific research references, please explore our dedicated technical data sections below.
INCI Name
Astrocaryum vulgare
Origin
Brazil - Amazon Rainforest
Unique Properties & Rich Composition
Tucuma Oil is a highly nutritious oil, packed with antioxidants that help combat premature aging. Obtained through cold pressing and refined to ensure purity, it is sustainably sourced from traditional communities in Brazil.
Key Characteristics:
- Nutrient-Dense: Exceptionally rich in Omega-3, Vitamins A, B1, and C.
- Carotenoid Powerhouse: Contains up to 330,000 mg of beta-carotene per 100g, providing powerful antioxidant protection.
- Sensory Experience: This viscous liquid features a distinct red color and a characteristic aroma. It becomes pasty at low temperatures and is solid at temperatures below 25°C/76°F.
- Golden yellow to deep orange colour
- Mild, slightly sweet, faintly fruity scent
- Velvety, lightweight, fast-absorbing
- Rich in carotenoids
Functional Profile
Fatty Acid Composition (NEN 5508:1995)
- C16:0 Palmitic: 23 – 28%
- C18:0 Stearic: 2 – 3%
- C18:1 Oleic (Omega-9): 65 – 70%
- C18:1 cis-11 Vaccenic: 1 – 2%
- C18:2 Linoleic (Omega-6): 1 – 3%
- C18:3 Linolenic (Omega-3): 2 – 4%
Antioxidants & Active Components
- Carotenoid Powerhouse: Contains up to 330,000 mg of beta-carotene per 100g.
- Essential Vitamins: Rich in Omega-3, alongside vital Vitamins A, B1, and C.
Key Benefits & Application
Face Care | Body Care | Hair Care
Skin
- Provides deep hydration and restores skin barrier
- Creates a breathable protective film without clogging pores
- Reduces inflammation and helps fade acne marks
- Visibly improves firmness, elasticity, and tone
- Supports collagen production
- Minimizes wrinkles and signs of aging
- Assists natural tanning with antioxidant protection
- Rehydrates dry, cracked, or sensitive skin
Hair
- Deeply hydrates and nourishes strands
- Restores natural elasticity and moisture
- Adds shine and smoothness
- Controls dullness, volume, and frizz
- Strengthens hair, preventing split ends
- Supports regeneration of chemically damaged hair
Nails & Cuticles
- Hydrates cuticles
- Strengthens brittle nails
- Supports healthy nail growth
Alternative to
Dimethicone, amodimethicone, and cyclopentasiloxane
Proven Effects
- Lightweight effective hydration
- Regenerates skin cells
- Improves texture, evens out tone
- Promotes a radiant complexion.
- Calms and restores dry or irritated
- Sun damage relief
Shelfs Life
2 years
Certifications
100% Natural Sustainably Harvested Community-Sourced Cold-Pressed
Technical Data Sheet
Our Commitment
We support environmentally responsible harvesting and fair community partnerships. Our Tucumã Oil is sourced directly from Amazonian cooperatives, ensuring purity, sustainability, and preservation of local livelihoods. Every batch is processed within the community to maintain maximum freshness and quality, honoring the people and ecosystems that make this ingredient exceptional.
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Amazonian Botanicals
Join the regenerative beauty movement
Choosing BioTara means choosing a future where beauty regenerates, rather than depletes, the planet. Our mission is simple: to transform the cosmetics industry into a force for good—one sustainably sourced drop at a time.