The Acai Palm, also known as the Assai Palm , is a species of palm trees native to Brazil and other regions of South and Central America. The Acai Palm bears small, dark purple grape-sized berries that each contain one large seed. The small berries have been prized for generations by the region's tribes for the healing and energizing sustenance that they provide both as an edible fruit and nutritive oil.
Acai Berry Oil, Euterpe oleracea, is deep golden to light brown in color and has a mild yet pleasant fruity aroma. It possesses an impressive combination of Omega 6 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids, phytosterols, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. Acai Berry Oil is rich in anthocyanins and phenols making the oil a very powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. Its significant content of anthocyanins is reported to be 10-30 times higher than the anthocyanin content of red wine grapes. Acai Oil's rich array of nutrients and anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory action make the oil a remarkable ingredient for use in anti-aging personal care products. Acai Oil is highly emollient and is an effective moisturizing oil for products intended to heal dry and cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis. This oil penetrates the skin quickly, acting as an excellent emollient carrier oil. It is a highly beneficial ingredient in formulations intended to treat acne, reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains. Studies have revealed that the phenols contains in Acai Berry Oil help protect against the damage of free-radicals and may help destroy and protect against cancer cell formation.
Acai Berry Oil Properties:
Highly Moisturizing
Natural Emollient
Restores Elasticity to the Skin
Powerful Anti-oxidant Properties
Strong Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-bacterial
Protects Skin from Free Radicals
May Help Destroy and Prevent Cancer Cell Formation
Quick Absorption
Mild, Sweet Fruity Aroma
Rich in Essential Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid: 55% ± 10.0%
Linoleic Acid: 45% ± 10.0%
Palmitic Acid: 16.0% ± 5.0%
Stearic Acid: 1.4% ± 0.2%
Linolenic Acid: 1.4% ± 0.2%
Lauric Acid: Trace
Palmitoleic Acid: Trace
Rich in Vitamins
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Rich in Minerals
Iron
Phosphorus
Calcium
Potassium
Rich in Phytosterols
Rich in Anthocyanins
High in Essential Amino-Acids
Acai Berry Oil is a highly recommended ingredient in products for:
Mature, Aging Skin
Dry, Cracked Skin
Damaged Hair
Acne
Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions
Muscular Aches and Swelling
Origin: Brazil
INCI Nomenclature: Euterpe oleracea Fruit Oil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Shelf Life: 1- 2 Years
NAOH SAP Value: 0.136 (converted
to ounces)
KOH SAP Value: 0.191 (converted
to ounces)
OOS = Out-of-Stock: The sizes denoted below with the abbreviation OOS are
Crafter Sizes: OOS OOS Professional/Bulk Sizes: * OOS * OOS * ^ OOS
Quantity:
* Professional/Bulk Sizes are not eligible for further discounts.^ This product will ship separately and will incur additional shipping charges when your order is processed.
Customer Ratings and Reviews Average Rating:
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Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gail
Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Location: Humble, TX Very good product, but a little pricy. In fact, I always start with FNWL...your pricing seems to be running abt 20 more than yr competitors. However, I trust you, so I'm willing to pay a little more. Yr pricing and shpg is pricey for small items.
FNWL Response: Hi Gail, we greatly appreciate the trust that you put in us and want to continue to earn and maintain your trust and that of all of our customers. It is for that reason that we will not resort to sourcing/selling lower quality products in order to complete solely by price. Unfortunately, that means our prices sometimes need to be raised when the cost of ingredients go up.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Pamela
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009
Location: Midland, TX I purchased this for my skin care formulations. It is a good product so far, but it is a little costly. I am still wrestling on rather to raise my products to compensate for the price.
Overall rating:
4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Bernadette
Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009
Location: Rockville, MD Great product. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is because of the price. It is a bit expensive, but it's not like I can get it cheaper elsewhere!
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Marilyn
Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Location: Sedona, AZ I've mixed some of this in with my emu oil and am experimenting with blends for my face. So far, it seems to be wonderful.
Total Number of Ratings Left: 6
