Acai berry oil Premium pure & organic cold pressed Botanical name: euterpe oleracea extraction method: cold pressed country of origin: brazil color: clear light green odor:typical and characteristic of carrier oils. The acai palm also known as the assai palm is a species of palm trees native to brazil and other regions of south and central america. The acai palm bears small dark purple grape-sized berries that each contain one large seed. The small berries have been prized for generations by the region s tribes for the healing and energizing sustenance that they provide both as an edible fruit and nutritive oil. Acai oil has a very slight sweet scent but remains characteristic of most carrier oils. It possesses an impressive combination of omega 6 and omega 9 essential fatty acids phytosterols vitamins minerals and essential amino acids. Acai berry oil is rich in anthocyanins and phenols making the oil a very powerful antioxidant. Its significant content of anthocyanins is reported to be 10-30 times higher than the anthocyanin content of red wine grapes. Acai oil s rich array of nutrients and antioxidant action make the oil a remarkable ingredient for use in anti-aging personal care products. Acai oil is highly emollient and is an effective moisturizing oil. This oil penetrates the skin quickly acting as an excellent emollient carrier oil. Size: [1 oz]
