The Benefits Of Buriti Oil For Beautiful Skin & Hair

Buriti oil is highly prized in the Amazon for its rich emollient action on skin and hair, its natural sunscreen properties, and its ability to soothe and heal burns and wounds.

Extracted from the fruit of the Moriche palm, it is an orange-red oil rich in beta-carotene (containing even more than carrot oil;) With high levels of anti-oxidants from the vitamin E and beta-carotene.

Buriti Oil Benefits For Skin

In skin care, buriti oil is used in high-end skin care creams. It restores moisture to sun-exposed skin, and the unsaturated fatty acids it contains helps to rebuild, re-hydrate, and moisturize skin cells; as well as protecting collagen and elastin in the skin. It is easily absorbed, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and recent studies have found that it also filters and absorbs cancer-causing UV rays.

The pure oil is used to treat burns and wounds because of its ability to promote the development of scar tissue and soothe the skin, but it should be used carefully when not diluted, since the deep color of the oil can stain sheets and clothing if they are allowed to touch the area before the oil is fully absorbed. (Heavy application can also temporarily stain the skin an orangish color, so undiluted buriti oil is not recommended for use as a massage oil.)

Buriti Oil Benefits For Hair

Buriti oil moisturizes, strengthens, and smoothes the hair; and is an excellent addition to blends for hot oil treatments. A few drops of buriti oil applied to your brush or comb can be used instead of a hair gel to provide control and reduce frizzing, without the drying effect of the alcohol normally found in styling products. Used in this way, it will help to moisturize and protect your hair from sun damage and pollution.