Antioxidant
MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FLOWER/SEED EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Buriti palm extract — an Amazonian palm fruit unusually rich in beta-carotene and tocopherols, used as an antioxidant and emollient. Generally well tolerated, with no notable safety flags at cosmetic levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Exceptionally high beta-carotene content
- Tocopherol antioxidants
- Emollient fatty acids
- Photoprotective carotenoid action
Known concerns
- Strong colour can stain
- Limited cosmetic-grade dossiers
- Sourcing variability between Amazon-region suppliers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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