Description
Pataua is a tall palm of the wet, often flooded forests of the Amazon basin. It is not farmed. Riverside and indigenous communities climb the trunk with a foot loop to cut the heavy fruit bunches, a practice encouraged in place of felling the palm. Each dark purple, olive-sized fruit has only a thin layer of oily pulp, which spoils quickly, so it is processed at village sites or small forest mills soon after harvest. The oil is yellow to light green with a mild, slightly nutty scent. It is high in oleic acid, like olive oil, but feels lighter.
Details
| Botanical name | Oenocarpus bataua (pataua palm) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Amazon basin |
| Part used | Fruit pulp |
| Extraction | Cold-pressed |
| Texture | Light, silky |
| Size | 1 litre (32oz) |
| Ingredients | 100% Oenocarpus bataua fruit oil |
Why supply is limited: the palms grow wild, the bunches hang high on tall trunks, and the fruit holds only about 8 to 10 percent oil.
How to use
- Hair: smooth a few drops through the lengths to soften and add shine.
- Pre-wash: work into dry hair, leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo.
- Formulas: use in hair oils, conditioners, body oils and balms.
Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Keep away from the eyes. Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed. Decant into smaller bottles to keep the main bottle closed.
FAQs
Is pataua oil like olive oil?
Its fatty acid profile is similar, mostly oleic acid, but it feels lighter on hair and skin.
What does it smell like?
Mild and slightly nutty.
Do you sell larger quantities?
Yes. Apply for a wholesale account for volume pricing.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.