Bacuri Butter 10 g

An Amazonian rainforest butter valued for deep skin and hair repair

Bacuri butter is pressed from the seeds of Platonia insignis, a tree native to the humid tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin. This dense, solid-at-room-temperature fat belongs to the category of Butters, which brings together rich plant fats with a high melting point and strong restorative properties. Still relatively unknown to mainstream consumers, bacuri is prized mainly by niche skincare brands and formulators searching for distinctive active ingredients for new product lines.

The primary use of bacuri butter is in professional and home skincare formulations. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, it deeply nourishes dry, dehydrated and irritation-prone skin, helping to rebuild the lipid barrier after exposure to sun, wind or cold. It is commonly added to lip balms, hand and body creams, massage oils, and hair repair treatments, where it smooths the cuticle and reduces breakage at the ends. Within the cosmetic manufacturing industry, bacuri functions as a structural component in solid sticks, melting balms and dense emulsions, where a stable texture and slow melt-on-skin behavior are essential.

Bacuri butter blends well with other plant fats, enhancing their performance. A classic pairing is with Unrefined Cocoa Butter, which adds firmness and stability to stick formulas. For lighter, more absorbent textures it is often combined with Karite Butter (Shea Butter) refined, while marine-inspired formulations pair nicely with Laminaria Butter, derived from seaweed extracts.

Recommended usage levels for bacuri butter in finished products range from 5 to 20 percent of the total fatty phase, depending on the desired firmness and product type. It should be introduced during the oil phase, melted over a water bath at around 55-65 degrees Celsius alongside other solid fats, then cooled slightly before adding heat-sensitive actives. The 10 gram size is well suited for home formulators testing small trial batches and new ingredient combinations before scaling a recipe up. Store the butter in a dry place away from direct light, at a temperature not exceeding 20 degrees Celsius, tightly sealed to prevent oxidation.

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