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Cupuacu Butter: Making a name for itself.
September 24, 2009 – 9:52 am | No Comment
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Cupuacu Butter, pronouced “coo-poo-wah-soo”, is the rain forest’s answer to shea butter. This butter is pressed from the seeds of the Cupuaçu Tree in Brazil.   This tree is similar to the cocoa tree with a shelf like of two – fivecupuacu_01 (2-5) years and typically reaches an average height of 10 meters. Unlike Cocoa, the Cupuacu does not contain caffeine.

Like most butters,  Cupuacu can also be sold  refined and unrefined. You want to stay away from refined products because their effective nutrients and properties have been altered with. This butter is usually yellowish in tone, creamy and emollient. Cupuacu promotes a pleasant touch, smoothness and softness to the skin and hair, boosting the recovery of its natural moisture and elasticity. Highly beneficial for dry and damaged skin and hair, promoting deep, long lasting hydration. Its high water absorption capacity, due to its high phytosterol levels, makes Cupuaçu an effective alternative to lanolin.

Studies illustrate that Cupuacu Butter offers the skin broad spectrum protection from damaging UV-A and UV-B rays. Cupuacu Butter can be added to any formulation to add protection against the sun. The high level of essential fatty acids within cupuacu butter gives it the ability to treat skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Cupuacu butter is an effective ingredient for use in hair care products intended to add shine and replenish the moisture in hair.

Cupuacu butter is a highly recommended ingredient in products for:

-Mature, Aging Skin

-Dry, Cracked Skin

-Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions

-Dry, Brittle and Damaged Hair

-Lip Care

-Deodorants and Other Personal Hygiene Products.

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