Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Low Risk
Also known as:Andiroba OilCrabwood Oil
Non-comedogenic · Non-irritating
Carapa guaianensis seed oil (andiroba oil) is extracted from the seeds of the crabwood tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It is rich in oleic, linoleic, and palmitic fatty acids and contains limonoids with anti-inflammatory and insect-repelling properties. It is used as an emollient in skincare for moisturising and soothing benefits.
Benefits
moisturisinganti-inflammatoryemollientsoftening
Skin Type Guide
Works well for
DryNormalCombinationSensitive
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