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ASTROCARYUM VULGARE SEED BUTTER.

Valuable CAS 2187449-53-0 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Derived from the Astrocaryum Vulgare palm, this rich seed butter serves as a potent emollient and skin conditioner. It is celebrated for its ability to significantly enhance skin hydration, restore barrier function, and provide antioxidant protection.

Summary

Emollient Skin-Conditioning Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Anti-aging Soothing

Science

Mechanism of Action

Astrocaryum Vulgare Seed Butter functions primarily as an excellent emollient, forming a protective film on the skin to prevent excessive moisture loss, thus combating dryness and irritation. Its rich composition of fatty acids, including lauric and myristic acids, actively supports and helps restore the skin's natural hydrolipidic barrier. Furthermore, it supplies vital antioxidants such as vitamins E, C, and beta-carotene, which neutralize free radicals and mitigate premature aging, alongside vitamin A to support skin cell turnover. This butter also exhibits natural healing properties, soothing irritated skin and reducing redness, while its non-comedogenic nature helps prevent pore clogging and offers microbial protection.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This rich butter, nearly solid at room temperature, melts on skin contact with a melting point between 27 and 35°C (typically 30-33°C). For optimal stability, store in a cool, dry, dark, closed container, preferably below 10°C, and protect from humidity. Prolonged air exposure can lead to rancidity.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • uncoated containers

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel deemed Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter safe for cosmetic use, supported by its safe history in food, composition, and data indicating it was not a dermal irritant or sensitizer. It is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and verified as low concern by the EPA Safer Choice program. Usage concentrations range broadly from 3% to 100%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Astrocaryum Vulgare Seed Butter is a valuable ingredient for its profound emollient properties, robust barrier restoration capabilities, and rich antioxidant profile, making it highly beneficial for dry, sensitive, and normal skin types.

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