Tree of Life
We are blessed by Mother Earth with an abundance of incredible natural ingredients. At ISUN, we harness these gifts of nature to craft our highly effective products. Each ingredient in our formulation plays a special role and is selected to work synergically to support your skin. Some ingredients are so exceptional that we highlight them in a range of our products - one such as Buriti fruit oil. Extracted from the vibrant orange-red fruits of the Moriche palm tree (Mauritia flexuosa), Buriti fruit oil is a treasure trove of nutrients that promise to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin. In this blog, we will feature this stellar ingredient and highlight what makes this exotic oil so spectacular.
The Origins of Buriti Fruit Oil
The Buriti palm, also known as the "tree of life," thrives in the tropical wetlands and riverbanks of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. This majestic tree can grow up to 35 meters tall, with large, feather-like leaves that create a striking silhouette against the lush landscape. The indigenous communities have long revered the Buriti palm, not only for its fruit but also for its wood and leaves, which are used in various traditional practices.
Buriti fruit oil is extracted from the pulp of the Buriti fruit. The fruits are harvested and the bright orange pulp is cold-pressed to obtain the oil. This method ensures that the oil retains its rich nutritional profile, making it a potent elixir for skincare.
Nutritional Composition of Buriti Fruit Oil
Buriti fruit oil is a powerhouse of nutrients, making it an extraordinary ingredient for natural skincare. Here's a closer look at its key components:
Buriti fruit oil's unique composition translates into many benefits for your skin.
The Buriti palm is often called the "tree of life" because it provides numerous resources for the local communities. While utilizing this special resource, we also work to ensure the conservation of this valuable species and the ecosystems in which it thrives.
Sustainable harvesting practices and supporting communities are key pillars for ISUN and the supplier of our ingredients. We source our Buriti fruit oil from Beraca, a Brazilian company that shares our mission to care for the world we live in. Dedicated to improving lives in communities where they find ingredients, Beraca purchases buriti oil from local cooperatives, providing income for many families, so they can maintain their way of life.
Whether you have dry, mature, or sensitive skin, incorporating products with Buriti fruit oil into your skincare routine can help you achieve a radiant, youthful complexion. You can embrace the goodness of the Buriti fruit oil and extend the positive effects on your skin and the community it comes from with the following ISUN products:
The Origins of Buriti Fruit Oil
The Buriti palm, also known as the "tree of life," thrives in the tropical wetlands and riverbanks of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. This majestic tree can grow up to 35 meters tall, with large, feather-like leaves that create a striking silhouette against the lush landscape. The indigenous communities have long revered the Buriti palm, not only for its fruit but also for its wood and leaves, which are used in various traditional practices.
Buriti fruit oil is extracted from the pulp of the Buriti fruit. The fruits are harvested and the bright orange pulp is cold-pressed to obtain the oil. This method ensures that the oil retains its rich nutritional profile, making it a potent elixir for skincare.
Nutritional Composition of Buriti Fruit Oil
Buriti fruit oil is a powerhouse of nutrients, making it an extraordinary ingredient for natural skincare. Here's a closer look at its key components:
- Beta-carotene: Buriti fruit oil is one of the richest natural sources of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and promotes a healthy, radiant complexion.
- Vitamin E: This essential nutrient is renowned for its skin-healing properties. Vitamin E helps to nourish and moisturize the skin, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the healing of scars and other skin imperfections.
- Essential Fatty Acids: Buriti fruit oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including oleic acid and linoleic acid. These fatty acids help to maintain the skin's barrier function, preventing moisture loss and keeping the skin soft and supple.
- Antioxidants: Working harmoniously with its beta-carotene and vitamin E contents, Buriti fruit oil contains various other antioxidants that help combat free radicals and prevent premature aging.
Buriti fruit oil's unique composition translates into many benefits for your skin.
- Deep Hydration: Buriti fruit oil is an excellent moisturiser that penetrates deeply into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration. Its emollient properties help to soften and smooth the skin, making it ideal for dry and mature skin types.
- Sun Protection and Repair: Thanks to its high beta-carotene content, Buriti fruit oil offers natural protection against UV damage. While it shouldn't replace your sun protection regime, it can complement your sun protection routine and aid in repairing sun-damaged skin.
- Pro-Aging Properties: The antioxidants in Buriti fruit oil help to neutralize free radicals, which are responsible for the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. Regular use of this oil can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a youthful glow.
- Healing and Soothing: Buriti fruit oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it effective in soothing irritated and inflamed skin. It's particularly beneficial for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, providing relief and promoting healing.
- Enhances Skin Tone: The nourishing and regenerating properties of Buriti fruit oil can help to even out skin tone and improve the overall texture of the skin. It can also help to fade scars and hyperpigmentation, leaving you with a clearer, more radiant complexion.
The Buriti palm is often called the "tree of life" because it provides numerous resources for the local communities. While utilizing this special resource, we also work to ensure the conservation of this valuable species and the ecosystems in which it thrives.
Sustainable harvesting practices and supporting communities are key pillars for ISUN and the supplier of our ingredients. We source our Buriti fruit oil from Beraca, a Brazilian company that shares our mission to care for the world we live in. Dedicated to improving lives in communities where they find ingredients, Beraca purchases buriti oil from local cooperatives, providing income for many families, so they can maintain their way of life.
Whether you have dry, mature, or sensitive skin, incorporating products with Buriti fruit oil into your skincare routine can help you achieve a radiant, youthful complexion. You can embrace the goodness of the Buriti fruit oil and extend the positive effects on your skin and the community it comes from with the following ISUN products:
- Phyto-Infusion Serum
- Ultra Ruby Facial Oil
- Ultra Sunstone Facial Oil
- Ultra Sapphire Facial Oil
- Ruby Facial Oil
- Sapphire Facial Oil
- Sunstone Facial Oil
- Golden Lip Balm
- Golden Balm Face & Body Moisturizer
Reference:
Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.): An Amazonian fruit with potential health benefits - ScienceDirect
