Cupuacu butter, cold pressed

Cupuacu butter from the Amazon is the perfect substitute for cocoa butter, only softer and creamier. The butter has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, contains a wealth of antioxidants and phytosterols, which have a beneficial effect on dry and damaged skin. It is a plant-based alternative to lanolin, as it binds up to 240% more water, making it a wonderful skin moisturiser as well as a mild emulsifier. It is also said to act as protection against UVA and UVB rays. With the use of Cupuacu butter, your skin will retain moisture while becoming more elastic and renewed.

Attributes of Cupuacu butter:
-    Antioxidants will protect the skin from various environmental influences
-    Regenerates tissue
-    Natural protection against harmful sun rays
-    Regulates skin moisture
-    Increases skin elasticity
-    Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Usage: anti-ageing creams, nourishing creams, lotions, body butters, lip balms, hair balms, soaps.

Recommended quantities:
-    Creams and lotions: 2 to 5%
-    Balms: 2 – 20%
-    Body butters: 2 to 10%
-    Hair balm: 1-3%
-    Soaps: 3-12%

Characteristics:
Melting point: 32-36°C
Colour: yellowish-beige
Scent: earthy

Cream with cupuacu butter:

Ingredients:

Procedure:

1. place all phase A ingredients into a heatproof container

2. pour phase B into a second heatproof container

3. heat both phases separately in a water bath to approx. 70 °C

4. once both phases are equally heated (and all phase A ingredients have melted), remove the containers from the water baths and slowly, with constant stirring, pour the water phase B into phase A. You can stir with a wire whisk or an electric mixer (for cream). The mixture will become lighter and homogeneous.

5. place the container with the resulting mixture into a cold water bath and continue stirring (2-3 minutes)

6. add phase C and mix it thoroughly into the cream

7. store the cream in a prepared container away from sources of light and heat

The cream prepared in this way is suitable for sensitive or damaged facial or body skin. Gently massage the cream onto the desired area of the face or body until it is completely absorbed into the skin.

All our butters and oils are intended for cosmetic use!