Andrioba Seed Oil

Pure, unrefined, cold pressed, organic from the Brazilian Amazon.

Andiroba oil from the seeds of the Andiroba tree, calm acne, smooth pimples, replenish dry skin and tackle wrinkles. Rich in Omegas it is wonderful on curly, damaged and Afro-Caribbean hair

Andiroba Seed Oil

Harvested from the seeds of the South American Andiroba Tree, Andiroba is a rich and difficult oil to extract; taking approximately a month from start to completion. The trees grow to approximately 30 meters in height and produce a golden oil that possesses a unique combination of essential fatty acids and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Skin Suitability of Andiroba oil

The highly emollient oil is effective at moisturizing dry cracked skin and is used in products intended to heal eczema and psoriasis. Andiroba penetrates the skin quickly, acting as an excellent emollient carrier oil. Naturally high in limonoids and triterpenes which are anti-inflammatories, often found in formulations for muscular aches and pains. Andiroba has a beneficial effect of not being liked by insects, thus provides a formulation with anti-insect protection. Andiroba is used in the Amazon to kill parasites and insects often by direct administration or by burning in an oil light, where the andiroba wards off insects.

Hair Suitability of Andiroba oil

Andiroba is known to promote healthy hair. Andiroba comes into it's own on dry curly hair and Afro-Caribbean hair where it helps moisturize the hair without leaving a greasy feel or a look of greasiness. For optimum results Andiroba oil is best applied to the hair warm.