Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
What Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is & what it does
Brazil nut oil, rich in selenium and fatty acids, that deeply softens and conditions dry skin while adding antioxidant support. It leaves a nourished feel.
What does Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil do in skincare?
Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil nut) seed oil is a plant oil used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin surface and gives products a nourishing feel, and it is naturally rich in fatty acids. It can also support the texture of a formula.
Is Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil comedogenic?
Published comedogenicity data for Brazil nut oil is limited, so a firm rating cannot be given. As a fatty plant oil, it is richer than lightweight ingredients, and heavier oils may feel occlusive for some skin types. If you are prone to clogged pores, patch testing and observing your skin's response is advisable.
Is Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil safe in skincare?
Brazil nut seed oil is generally well tolerated when used in cosmetics. Because it is derived from a tree nut, people with nut allergies may want to be cautious, and a patch test is sensible. Anyone with a known nut allergy should consult a professional before use.
Sunscreens with Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Soraya Dermal Renewal Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 15
72/100
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SolarTea bio SPF50 Sun Cream
65/100
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Supergoop! Play! 100% Mineral SPF Stick
65/100
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Bema Cosmetici Solar-tea Sonnencreme SPF 50
65/100
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Supergoop! 100% Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
64/100
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Soraya Sun & Beauty Coconut And Nuts Waterproof Sun Oil SPF 10
61/100