Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter

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AKA: Murumuru Butter
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Amazonian Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Brazil. Derived from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, a palm species native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Extracted through cold-pressing or mechanical pressing of the dried seeds to obtain the butter.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is the oily fat obtained from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
356065-49-1, 906350-19-4
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–7%
Rinse-off0.001–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR