Virgin Andiroba Oil

Origin: Brazil
INCI: Carapa Guianensis (Andiroba) Nut Oil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Processing Method: Filtered
Typical Shelf Life: 1 Year
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 160 - 185
SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.123
SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.173

Description:

Virgin Andiroba Oil is cold pressed from the kernels of the andiroba tree, a tall tree native to Brazil and regions of the Amazon. The andiroba tree resembles a chestnut tree. If ingested, the kernels and bark of the andiroba tree, including its nutritive oil, are bitter in taste. In its native language of Guarani, Nahandi is reported to mean oil, and roba means sour.

Virgin Andiroba Oil has been used for generations by the region's tribes to soothe and protect the skin.

Uses:

Our Virgin Andiroba Oil is golden in color and has a mild fruity scent. It possesses a unique combination of important fatty acids and other beneficial compounds. It is comprised of approximately 15-30% saturated, 45-57% monounsaturated and 25-31% polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is highly emollient and is an effective moisturizing oil for products intended to sooth and protect dry, cracked and problem skin. This oil penetrates the skin quickly, acting as an exceptional emollient carrier oil. An added advantage is that bugs strongly dislike it. Virgin Andiroba Oil has traditionally been used in soap making applications that are intended to soothe and aid challenging skin.

Properties:

Highly Moisturizing
Natural Emollient
Light, Penetrative Consistency
Quick Absorption
See Spec Sheet for Fatty Acid Composition

Virgin Andiroba Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

Skin Care
Lip Care
Hair Care
Nail Care
Cosmetics
Aromatherapy

Recommended Usage Rate:

1-100%

Documents:

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Customer Ratings and Reviews

Average Rating:

Rating:

5 out of 5

Reviewed By: Perla

Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Location: San Diego, CA

Comments: This is the best formulation of Andiroba Oil. I've used it for years.

FNWL Response: Thanks for your lovely review, Perla! We're glad that you love our Virgin Andiroba Oil for use in your products. We love it to! To clarify, our Virgin Andiroba Oil is not a formulation. It is 100% pure Andiroba) Nut Oil and is virgin (first cold pressing).

Rating:

5 out of 5

Reviewed By: Karen

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Location: Azusa, CA

Comments: I was delighted to receive this product and am very glad that I have access to it. Can't wait to use it. The price was also great. Thank you. Karen

Rating:

5 out of 5

Reviewed By: Kay

Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Location: Rosemount, MN

Comments: Andiroba Oil: Works very well for inflammation as well as skin softening!

Rating:

4 out of 5

Reviewed By: Perla

Posted: Saturday, November 16, 2013

Location: Poway, CA

Comments: Your Andiroba Oil is better than any I've used in the USA. It doesn't have the objectionable smell that others have. I highly recommend Andiroba Oil for arthritis and pain management.

Total Number of Ratings: 7

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