- Product name
- CUPUACU AMZ™ (Cupuaçu butter)
- Common name
- Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
- INCI name
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Intro
Introduction to Cupuaçu butter
CUPUACU AMZ™ is an exquisite vegetable butter sourced from the seeds of the cupuaçu tree, a treasured botanical native to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This majestic tropical tree bears large, oval fruits with a uniquely sweet-and-tangy pulp that has been cherished for generations in traditional cuisine and delicacies.
Harvested from the seeds of this exceptional fruit, cupuaçu butter has a long-standing heritage of use as both a nourishing food and a luxurious personal care ingredient. Renowned for its rich texture and indulgent feel, it envelops the skin in lasting comfort and elegance, making CUPUACU AMZ™ a refined choice for premium skincare, haircare, and cosmetic formulations inspired by nature’s most abundant rainforest.
CUPUACU AMZ™ and Applications
CUPUACU AMZ™ is a rich, creamy vegetable butter with a texture reminiscent of cocoa butter, carefully extracted using a gentle cold-press method to preserve its natural integrity. Upon contact, it melts beautifully into the skin, delivering deep softness, smoothness, and a lasting sense of moisture.
Naturally abundant in skin-essential fatty acids - including palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids - along with polyphenols and sterols, CUPUACU AMZ™ helps reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier while enhancing elasticity and suppleness. Renowned for its exceptional moisturizing performance, it is especially suited for mature and aging skin, helping to visibly soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its luxurious sensory profile makes it an ideal ingredient for high-end skincare and haircare formulations designed to restore comfort, resilience, and radiance.
Properties
- Melts at body temperature
- High emollient effect
- Contains polyphenols
- High oxidation stability
Applications
- Dry skin care
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Sun care
- Hair & scalp care
| Origin | Plants (Seeds) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing process | Cold press |
| Vegan | Compliant |
| COSMOS | Compliant |
| Animal testing | No |
| Palm derivatives | No |