Amazing Rain Forest Butter
Posted in Cosmetic Ingredients, Skin Care by Administrator on the July 23rd, 2009
Cupuacu Butter, pronouced “coo-poo-wah-soo” is the rain forest’s answer to shea butter. Cupuacu butter, Theobroma grandiflorum, is pressed from the seeds of the cupuacu fruit. The cupuacu tree is a member of the chocolate family and unrefined cupaucu butter also has mild dark chocolately aroma. The pulp of cupuacu fruit is used to make ice cream, juice and jams. Cupuacu is used as a healthy alternative to chocolate and contains many of the same health benefits of chocolate. The butter, produced from pressing the seeds, is so smooth and creamy. It does not leave your skin shiny, but imparts smoothness and softness to your skin that is readily noticed. And, this butter does not leave the skin feeling greasy!
How is this? Cupuacu is high in fatty acids which contain a range of phytosterols. Phytosterols are plants versions of cholesterol. These plant cholesterols act as free radical scavengers and are useful as carriers for active ingredients which cannot easily penetrate the skin. Cupuacu absorbs water better than lanolin, and actually is a good substitute for lanolin.
Cupuacu butter is not as readily available as other butters used in cosmetics like shea or cocoa butter. Fortunately, we have a wonderful supplier for this butter.
How is this? Cupuacu is high in fatty acids which contain a range of phytosterols. Phytosterols are plants versions of cholesterol. These plant cholesterols act as free radical scavengers and are useful as carriers for active ingredients which cannot easily penetrate the skin. Cupuacu absorbs water better than lanolin, and actually is a good substitute for lanolin.
Cupuacu butter is not as readily available as other butters used in cosmetics like shea or cocoa butter. Fortunately, we have a wonderful supplier for this butter.
You will find cupuacu butter in Herbal Natures no-beeswax lip balms and in our lotion sticks.
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