Description
Cacay oil, also called kahai oil, comes from Caryodendron orinocense, a rainforest tree of the Orinoco and Amazon basins that can reach 30 to 40 metres in the wild. Each woody fruit holds three nuts. Most supply comes from planted groves in Colombia’s eastern plains and Andean foothills. The oil is pale yellow to greenish, thin and almost odourless, and it absorbs quickly.
Details
| Botanical name | Caryodendron orinocense |
|---|---|
| Origin | Colombia |
| Part used | Nut kernel |
| Extraction | Cold-pressed |
| Texture | Light, dry |
| Ingredients | 100% Caryodendron orinocense nut oil |
How to use
- Face oil: press 2 to 3 drops into clean, damp skin at night.
- Serum base: use as the carrier for your own face serum blends.
- Hair: a single drop smoothed over the ends adds shine without weight.
Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed.
FAQs
What does cacay oil feel like?
Thin and dry. It absorbs within a minute or two and leaves no greasy layer.
Does it have a scent?
Almost none, so it works well as a base for scented blends.
Where does it come from?
Mainly Colombia, where the trees have only recently been planted at scale.
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