Botanical Name | Carapa guianensis |
Botanical family | Meliaceae |
Origin | Brazil |
Method | First cold pressing |
Plant part | Nuts |
Note | |
Appearance | liquid or pasty oil depending on the temperature (liquid in hot weather, thick around 15-18 ° C) |
Color | pale yellow |
Odor | characteristic, sweet, with hints of nuts |
Touch | fat. If you want to improve its penetration into the skin, mix it with a more penetrating oil (Kukui, Macadamia, Hazelnut, …). |
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