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Rainforest-inspired Tucuma Butter for Hair, Skin

Posted: October 21, 2009

Jarchem has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of rainforest-inspired butters and oils for hair and skin benefits. Jarxotic TU30 (INCI: Astrocaryum Tucumã Seed Butter) is an emollient butter reportedly rich in vitamin A as well as lauric, myristic and oleic acids.

According to the company, the ingredient acts as a superior emollient to provide skin softening properties.  In addition, it can be used in hair care to revitalize stressed or damaged hair by imparting hydration, conditioning, softening and shine benefits. The ingredient can be used alone or formulated into massage butters, body balms, soaps, creams, lotions, conditioners, masks and more.