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Cupuacu Butter(1 lb. / 16 oz. Resealable Bag) ORGANIC BUTTER *PREMIUM QUALITY*100% PURE | NATURAL RAW | COLD PRESSED FREE SHIPPING! Commonly used in formulations of DIY Balms, Creams, Lotions, Soaps & More.Commonly used in Body, Skin & Hair Products. PURE ORGANIC CUPUACU BUTTER Cupuacu is a tropical rain forest tree (related to cocoa but does not contain caffeine) that is grown in the Amazonian Basin The high water absorption and high levels of essential fatty acids are what makes this butter a great moisturizer when used in DIY lip balms, body butters, lotions and hair products. Cupuacu Butter is native to Brazil, and is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the Cupuacu tree, which is commonly cultivated throughout the Amazonian basin. The Cupuacu butter contains phytosterols, an unsaponifiable component that acts at the cellular level regulating the balance and activity of the lipids of the stratum corneum. It is hard at room temperature and has a very thick and creamy consistency.Common Uses: Cupuacu Butter has a high capacity for water absorption, making it an excellent emollient, which can be used in body butters, creams, lotions, and foundations to prevent drying of the skin. It is a creamy butter, which reduces skin degeneration and assists in skin flexibility, promoting pleasant touch, smoothness and softness to the skin, while boosting the recovery of its natural moisture and elasticity. Cupuacu Butter is also highly beneficial for dry and damaged hair, promoting deep, long lasting hydration. Its high water absorption capacity also makes it an effective alternative to lanolin for vegetable-base products. A member of the chocolate family, Cupuacu Butter does not contain theobromin and can be used by anyone to whom stimulants are forbidden. Recommended Usage: • Lotions & Creams: 3% - 5% • Balms: 5% - 100% • Bar Soaps: 3% - 6% • Hair Conditioners: 2% - 5%