Description
Pequi is a slow-growing, twisted-trunk tree of the Cerrado, the tropical savanna of central Brazil. Its orange-sized fruits fall during the summer rains and are gathered from the ground by rural families. The yellow-orange pulp sits in a thin layer over a woody pit covered in fine spines, so it is scraped off carefully by hand before the oil is extracted. The oil is deep yellow to orange, rich in oleic and palmitic acids, with a strong, fruity smell.
Details
| Botanical name | Caryocar brasiliense |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cerrado, Brazil |
| Part used | Fruit pulp |
| Extraction | Pressed from the pulp |
| Texture | Rich, semi-solid when cool |
| Size | 3.4oz (100ml) |
| Ingredients | 100% Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil |
Note: pequi oil is naturally coloured and can tint fabric. Let it absorb before dressing.
How to use
- Hair mask: warm a small amount and work through dry lengths before washing.
- Body: smooth a little over dry skin.
- Soap and balms: add for richness and natural colour.
Store somewhere cool and dark. It firms up when cool; warm gently to soften.
FAQs
Why is it orange?
Natural carotenoids in the pulp give pequi its colour.
What does it smell like?
Strong and fruity, with a slightly cheese-like note.
Why is it solid?
Its oleic and palmitic acids make it semi-solid at cooler temperatures.
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