A seed oil from the Amazonian pracaxi tree, used as an emollient and hair conditioner.
What it is
Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of pracaxi, Pentaclethra macroloba, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to the Amazon region. CosIng lists it as an emollient and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as hair care and body care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its fatty acid composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (4)
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na dzień do skóry atopowej i przesuszonej 50 ml · HDREY
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na noc do skóry atopowej i przesuszonej 50 ml · HDREY
- Hair Cycling by ONLYBIO Odżywienie szampon do włosów i skóry głowy 250ml · ONLYBIO
- Deeply Restoring Pracaxi Recovery Oil Conditioner · OGX