A fat from the seeds of the ucuuba tree, listed as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Virola surinamensis seed butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of the ucuuba tree, Virola surinamensis, of the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
The INCI name does not show how the fat was obtained or refined. As a natural material, its 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.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.