Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
AKA “Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
AKA: Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Brazilian fruit oil that deeply conditions and nourishes skin, leaving it soft and hydrated. Cold-pressed from the nutrient-rich fruit of the Caryocar tree.
Family
Caryocaraceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
394238-03-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from the Brazilian pequi fruit, used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian peoples as a healing and protective oil for skin and hair. Applied to treat wounds, dryness, and maintain skin health in tropical climates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR