Brazil nut oil is yellow to pale yellow mobile fixed oil with a characteristic odour. It is rich in both vitamins A and E and proteins.
| INCI Nomenclature | Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil |
|---|---|
| Uses | Used in South American hair care products. It is known as a very effective hair conditioner |
| Extraction | Refined after mechanical extraction from the seeds of the Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa ). |
| Source | The most significant exporter of brazil nuts is Bolivia. |
| Key Properties | Excellent moisturizer and emollient. Shelf life 1 year |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 14.0 Myricic 0.65 |
| Typical Stearines Profile | Chloresterol 1.0% |