Botanical Name | Pentaclethra macroloba |
Botanical family | Fabaceae |
Origin | Brazil |
Method | First cold pressing |
Plant part | Seeds |
Note | |
Appearance | depending on the temperature: pasty to semi-liquid oil or oily liquid, generally cloudy and partially crystallized. To make the oil completely fluid and homogeneous, place the bottle in a hot water bath for a few minutes before use. |
Color | pale yellow to yellow brown |
Odor | characteristic vegetal odor with notes of roasted peanuts and coffee |
Touch | quite rich on application, smooth and silky, then penetrates quickly |
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