ATTALEA MARIPA SEED BUTTER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
Attalea maripa seed butter is a lesser-studied Amazonian palm fat with food-grade traditional use and no documented safety concerns for cosmetic application.
Attalea maripa (also known as Maripa palm) seed butter is obtained from the seeds of a palm native to South America. It is used in traditional food preparations and increasingly in natural cosmetic formulations. The butter is composed primarily of lauric and myristic acids. It is not listed on any EU cosmetic restriction annexes. The limited available data indicates no significant toxicity concerns, though it lacks the extensive documentation of more commonly used seed butters.
Skin benefits
- Medium-chain fatty acids provide emollient and occlusive properties
- Suitable for anhydrous cosmetic formulations
- Food-grade quality suggests low toxicity
Known concerns
- Limited international cosmetic safety data
- Less commonly used than similar palm-derived butters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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