emollientsRefined Butter

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Murumuru Butter

emollientskin protectantviscosity modifier

INCI Name

Astrocaryum Murumuru...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

Category

emollients

What It Does

Murumuru Butter is extracted from the seeds of the Astrocaryum murumuru palm native to the Amazon rainforest, prized for its exceptionally high lauric acid content (40-50%) which gives it a unique melting profile and superior skin barrier protection. This butter has a firm, brittle texture at room temperature but melts readily at skin temperature, making it ideal for anhydrous formulations, lip products, and hair conditioning treatments. Formulators choose it for its ability to provide rich emolliency without greasiness, its natural glossy finish, and its high oxidative stability due to its saturated fatty acid profile.

Softens and smooths skin texture
Creates protective moisture barrier
Improves product feel and glide
Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

thickening

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

other plant buttersvegetable oilswaxesnonionic emulsifierssiliconesmost emollients

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizershighly acidic ingredients
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

8/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Astrocaryum murumuru palm seeds from the Amazon rainforest

Quick Reference

Full INCI Name
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Common Name
Murumuru Butter
Category
emollients

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