Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
What Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil is & what it does
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, often called cacay or inchi oil, is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the Caryodendron orinocense tree native to South America. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves as an emollient that conditions and softens the skin while supporting a smooth surface feel. It is naturally rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is often noted for its vitamin E content.
What does Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil do in skincare?
Also known as cacay or inchi oil, it functions as an emollient that conditions and softens the skin. It helps improve a product's spread and surface feel and is valued for its content of unsaturated fatty acids. It is also often noted for naturally occurring vitamin E.
Is Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil comedogenic?
As a lightweight plant oil it is often described as readily absorbed, but comedogenic responses can vary from person to person. Those who are acne-prone may want to patch test before regular use. The overall formula and how much oil it contains also matter.
Is Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil natural or synthetic?
It is a natural ingredient, pressed from the seeds of the Caryodendron orinocense tree native to South America. It is not made synthetically. Its exact fatty acid profile can vary with the seed source.
Sunscreens with Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
79/100
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Tropic Skin Shade Sun Cream
75/100
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Spf 30
69/100
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free
69/100
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Evolve Organic Beauty Climate Defence SPF 30
67/100
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Summer Scent
66/100