Astrocaryum Vulgare (Tucumã) Kernel Oil
Astrocaryum Vulgare (Tucumã) Kernel Oil
Plant-derived kernel oil from Astrocaryum vulgare (tucumã/awarra palm) used primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. Like other tropical kernel oils, it is composed mainly of fatty acids and unsaponifiable lipids, with reported lauric and myristic acids plus small amounts of vitamin E and carotenoids. It functions as a rich, barrier-supportive oil that can help reduce transepidermal water loss and improve skin feel.
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Risks & Warnings
May be too heavy for some acne-prone or very oily skin types. As a plant oil, it can still cause irritation or allergy in a small subset of users, especially if oxidized or incorporated into fragranced products. Limited ingredient-specific safety data are available compared with more common cosmetic oils.
