Piqui Oil 10 ml

Antioxidant-Rich South American Oil for Advanced Skin and Hair Formulations

Piqui oil is extracted from the fruit of the Caryocar tree, native to the savannas and tropical forests of South America, with Brazil being the primary source region. This ingredient belongs to the category of liquid basic oils, which brings together natural plant fats that stay fluid at room temperature and blend easily with other formulation components. The 10 ml packaging is well suited for home cosmetic making and trial batches, when formulators need to evaluate how a new ingredient behaves before scaling it into larger production runs.

The primary application of piqui oil lies in skin and hair care. It is valued for its high carotenoid content, which gives the oil its characteristic deep color along with notable antioxidant properties, as well as for unsaturated fatty acids that support nourishment and help restore the skin's lipid barrier. Within the natural cosmetics industry, this oil is incorporated into facial and body creams, serums, masks, anti-photoaging products, and hair repair formulations. Due to its concentrated bioactive profile, piqui oil is typically used at low dosages, generally between 1 and 5 percent of the total formula weight, which makes the 10 ml size sufficient for numerous experimental and test batches.

In the fragrance and pharmaceutical sectors, piqui oil has also found use as a component that enriches base formulas with biologically active substances. It pairs well with other plant oils that complement its profile. For instance, the light and gentle Sesame Oil 50 ml softens the texture of a composition and improves spreadability, while Peanut Oil 50 ml adds further nourishment thanks to its rich fatty acid content. For soothing and restorative formulas, combining piqui oil with Chamomile Oil 50 ml works particularly well, enhancing the emollient effect of the finished product.

Piqui oil should be introduced during the oil phase of formulation, at a temperature not exceeding 40-45 degrees Celsius, to preserve the activity of its carotenoids and unsaturated fatty acids. Prolonged heating or exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, as this can accelerate oxidation. The product should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dark place away from heat sources and open flame, which helps maintain its properties throughout the shelf life.

Beyond cosmetics, piqui oil is occasionally used in textile dyeing formulations and as a component of natural coloring mixtures due to the rich pigment it contains. There are also references to its traditional use in certain regional food practices in its area of origin, though for the international market the dominant application remains cosmetic and personal care. When working with larger industrial batches, it is important to consider the compatibility of piqui oil with emulsifiers and stabilizers, since its intense pigment and color density can affect the final shade of the product.

Antioxidant Facial Serum for Mature Skin

Piqui oil 5 ml

Peanut oil 15 ml

Chamomile oil 8 ml

Vitamin E 2 ml

Combine peanut oil and piqui oil in a clean, dry glass container, stirring gently with a glass rod until fully blended. Add chamomile oil and vitamin E, continuing to mix for two to three minutes until the mixture looks uniform. Transfer the finished serum into a dark glass dropper bottle and let it rest for 24 hours in a cool place before first use to allow the components to fully stabilize.