Aguaje Oil is a plant-derived oil obtained from the aguaje fruit (Mauritia flexuosa), a fruit native to the Amazon region of South America. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for its naturally occurring fatty acids, carotenoids, and other oil-soluble compounds. Its nourishing properties make it a useful ingredient in skincare, haircare, and body-care products designed to support soft, smooth, and healthy-looking skin and hair.

Key Active Ingredients & Benefits

• Fatty Acids – help nourish the skin and support its moisture barrier.

• Carotenoids – naturally occurring pigments with antioxidant properties that help protect against oxidative stress in cosmetic formulations.

• Vitamin E Compounds – may be present naturally and help provide antioxidant benefits, depending on the oil's composition.

• Emollient Lipids – help soften the skin and improve the feel of dry areas.

Promised Benefits

• Helps soften and condition dry skin.

• Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier.

• Helps improve skin smoothness and suppleness.

• Nourishes and conditions dry hair.

• Helps improve hair softness and shine.

• Adds a plant-derived oil to skincare and haircare formulations.

• Supports formulations designed for a healthy-looking complexion.

How to Use

1. For Skin: Apply a small amount to clean skin, or blend it into a suitable body oil or moisturizer.

2. For Hair: Use a small amount on hair lengths and ends, or incorporate it into a compatible hair-conditioning product.

3. For Formulation: Add it to an appropriate oil phase when making creams, lotions, balms, body oils, or haircare products.

4. Patch Test: Test the product on a small area of skin before regular use.

5. Follow the supplier's specifications for purity, recommended usage, and storage.

Suitable For

• Dry and rough skin.

• Skin in need of additional moisturization.

• Dry or dull-looking hair.

• Hair-conditioning oils and treatments.

• Body oils, creams, lotions, and balms.

• Cosmetic formulators seeking plant-derived oils.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a tightly sealed container.

• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

• Store in a cool, dry place according to the supplier's recommendations.

• Avoid introducing water or other contaminants into the oil.

• Follow the expiry date and storage guidance on the product label.