Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil

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AKA: Pekea Nut, Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocaraceae
Family
Caryocaraceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
394238-03-0
Form
Oil
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from the Brazilian pequi fruit, used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian peoples as a healing and protective oil for skin and hair. Applied to treat wounds, dryness, and maintain skin health in tropical climates.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR