Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) seed butter
AKA “Cupuacu Seed Butter”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) seed butter
AKA: Cupuacu Seed Butter
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Amazonian Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
Rich seed butter from the Brazilian cupuacu fruit that deeply conditions and softens skin and hair, leaving it smooth and nourished.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
394236-97-6
Form
Wax
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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.
Moisturising
Conditions Skin
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for centuries by indigenous Amazonian peoples for skin conditioning and moisture retention. Modern cosmetic adoption developed in the late 20th century as research highlighted its emollient properties and similarity to cocoa butter.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR