Virgin Organic - Brazil Nut (Bertholletia Excelsa) | For natural Skincare and Haircare

Botanical Name: Bertholletia Excelsa. Family Name: Lecythidaceae. Common Name: Brazil nut tree, Noyer de Para, Butternut, Creamnut.  INCI: Bertholletia Excelsa (Nuts) Oil. Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. Parts Used: Nuts. Odor: Soft, warm, and slightly sweet nutty aroma.  Appearance: Light Yellow. Country of Origin: Seeds: Brazil.  Comodogenic index: 1.  Brazil Nut Oil, cold pressed from the seeds of Bertholletia excelsa, is a luxurious Amazonian carrier oil celebrated for its exceptional nutrient profile and silky, nourishing texture. Harvested from one of the most iconic trees of the Amazon rainforest, this oil embodies both botanical richness and ecological heritage. The cold pressing process ensures that its delicate lipids, vitamins, and trace elements are preserved without the use of heat or solvents, resulting in a pure, unrefined oil with outstanding cosmetic value. One of the defining features of Brazil Nut Oil is its naturally high content of selenium, a trace mineral known for its antioxidant properties. Combined with a balanced composition of essential fatty acids—particularly oleic (omega-9) and linoleic (omega-6) acids—this oil offers a unique combination of nourishment, protection, and skin compatibility. It is widely used in high-end skincare, hair care, and body care formulations, as well as in massage and aromatherapy applications. Main constituents of fatty acids: 1) Linoleic Acid: 40% 2) Oleic Acid: 45% 3) Palmitic Acid: 10% 4) Alpha-Linolenic Acid: 1.50% 5) Stearic Acid: 8% 6) Lauric Acid: > 0.50% 7) Myristic Acid: > 0.50% 8) Palmitoleic Acid: > 0.50% Comodogenic index: -Comedogenic level 0: it is non-comedogenic and does not cause pore clogging. -Comedogenic level 1: there is a small (very low) possibility that the ingredient is comedogenic and may clog pores. -Comedogenic level 2: in most cases, it will not clog pores. The possibility that it may clog pores is moderate to low. -Comedogenic level 3: they have a medium chance of clogging pores, depending especially on the skin type. -Comedogenic level 4: the chance of clogging pores, regardless of the skin type, is quite high. -Comedogenic level 5: they tend, in almost all cases, to clog skin pores. In fact, very few people tolerate the oils found here.