Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil is clear to slightly yellow edible oil obtained from pressing the fruits from a tropical tree that grows throughout Brazil. The oil is a great source of skin-replenishing unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic, all of which help soften and condition skin.
As with most plant oils, Caryocar brasiliense fruit seed oil is a good source of antioxidants, notably pigments known as carotenoids such as beta carotene. The oil also contains vitamin C and phenolic compounds to further its antioxidant benefits. This oil also contains beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol with documented soothing properties.
Research has shown that this oil has mild antibacterial activity, making it potentially useful to augment standard preservative systems in cosmetics.
Use levels of Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil in cosmetics hover between 1.5%–3%; however, lesser or greater amounts may be used based on formulary goals. This fruit oil is considered safe for skin.