The Buriti, also known as the Moriche palm, is a large palm tree that grows in swamp regions of South America and Brazil. Natives refer to it as the Life Tree. The buriti tree bears a sweet fruit with a brown, scaly exterior and yellow pulp. The pulp is extremely rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids, including beta-carotene. Buriti Fruit Oil is considered to be one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, with levels exceeding that of carrot seed oil. Brasilian natives treat the buriti tree as sacred because it contains the nutrients and support needed to sustain life. Natives use the oil to protect the skin and to treat a variety of skin conditions including burns and sunburn. Buriti Fruit Oil (Mauritia Flexuosa), possesses the remarkable ability to nourish, moisturize and repair the epidermis and improve the elasticity of maturing skin. It is highly beneficial in formulations intended to treat and heal burns and sun damaged skin. Buriti Fruit Oil has strong antioxidant properties and protects the skin from free radical damage. FOR FACE: Just mix a few drops of Buriti Fruit Oil with your favorite cream. You will love this oil. FOR HAIR: Add 2-3 drops to your own favorite shampoo or conditioner. It provides control and reduces frizzing, without the drying effect of the alcohol normally found in styling products. Used in this way, it will help to moisturize and protect your hair from sun damage and pollution. FOR BODY: Just mix a few drops of Buriti Fruit Oil with your favorite Body cream. FOR FACE & BODY & HAIR: Just mix a few drops of Buriti Fruit Oil with your favorite cream, lotion, shower & bath gel, shampoos, face mask, hand cream, sunscreen products and various lip balms. Recommended concentration: 1 - 5%