Refined Pracaxi Oil is an oil issued from Pracaxi Amazonian trees belonging to the Fabaceae family. Due to its unique fatty composition it is quickly absorbed on skin. Highly spreadable it promotes excellent hydration at the dermal level, being used in formulations of creams, lotions, massage gels, ointments, damaged hair products and moisturizing oils. Due to its properties it is often featured in products for dry areas, stretch marks and blemishes reduction and again in products with pro-aging appeal, such as firming action, improvement of the skin's natural elasticity, skin tone uniformity, tissue regeneration. Combined with actives such as hyaluronic acid, studies prove its action, whether independently in stimulating the natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid in the body, or as a booster in the action of this asset. On the hair, it is highly indicated for conditioning products, as its high composition of long-chain behenic acid favors the promotion of conditioning, softness, shine, volume and frizz control. It helps seal the hair cuticles repairing split ends and preventing hair loss due to breakage.

Annatto oil has an unique color due to the high levels of two reddish compounds: carotenoids and bixin. Carotenoids, important liposoluble pigments, are mainly responsible for the intense red color of annatto oil, which has about 6 times more carotenoids than carrots. Bixin, an organic and natural chemical substance, has a highly red color, and is the main compound of annatto with a coloring effect. Its color also acts actively on the antioxidant activity of annatto, protecting cells from oxidative damage from free radicals and thus ensuring the protection of skin tissue. Studies indicate that, among the entire chemical composition of annatto, 5% represent active dyes, among which, more than 80% are due to the presence of bixin. The fatty acids composition mainly composed of oleic and linoleic acids, which guarantees a high emollient power, generating excellent moisturizing properties and, as they are unsaturated, guarantees a fast and complete absorption. Other compounds, associated with the action of annatto before and after insect bites, also give the oil a natural calming, soothing property. Annatto Oil is most often dedicated to sun care, being applied in sunscreens, lotions or tanning oils, it is also indicated in the production of products aimed at treating mature skin and combating premature aging, such as serums, skin lotions and tonics. And, due to its natural calming power, it can be applied to hair products in general, as well as cosmetics dedicated to baby care, such as massage oils. The pigmenting effect of the oil makes it also applicable in the cosmetic pigments sector, mainly in the production of make-up.