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Emollient

ASTROCARYUM TUCUMA SEED OIL

CAS 942505-39-7 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Tucuma (Astrocaryum tucuma) seed oil — an Amazonian palm-fruit oil rich in lauric/myristic acids and beta-carotene. A protective occlusive emollient with an excellent skin-tolerance record and bright natural color.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Rich in lauric and myristic medium-chain fatty acids
  • Antioxidant carotenoid content
  • Skin-protecting occlusive emollient
  • Sustainable Amazonian native source

Known concerns

  • Strong natural color may stain formulations
  • Possibly comedogenic on acne-prone skin
  • Quality varies by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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