murphyCaryocar brasiliense fruit oil
AKA: Pekea Nut, Pequi Oil, Brazilian Nut Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Brazil. Derived from the fruit of the Caryocar tree, native to the Caryocaraceae family in Brazil. Cold-pressed from the nutrient-rich fruit to extract the oil.
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
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.
Locks in moisture
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0005–2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR