It is found in Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. Brazil nuts are grown in wild in the wet season of rain forest.
Colors
Clear, light yellow
The Brazil nuts are cold pressed to extract Brazil nut oil. Brazil nut tree has got its scientific name Bertholletia excels which grows up to 50 meters high in Amazonian region. Brazil nut consists of about 67% of oil that is used in cooking and skin or hair care applications. It possesses fatty acids such as omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids. Due to the high content of fatty acids, selenium and vitamins, it is used to nourish hair and skin. Due to its light feel, it is used for creams, body lotions, hair products and face creams. The oil color ranges from clear to light yellow. It is rich in linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid along with phytosterols, zinc, copper, Vitamin D, C, E and A.
Health Benefits of Brazil nut oil
It is used to treat dehydrated and damaged hair.
It is used as a treatment for sun, age spots and melasma.
It is used as an emulsifier in butter and body creams.
It helps to moisturize the skin.
It is useful for dry skin, psoriasis, aging skin and eczema.
Massage with Brazil nuts oil to lower anxiety as well as stress.
It also prevents dandruff.
Precautions
People allergic to nuts should avoid it.
It should be used in moderate amounts.
Do not use in excessive amounts.
Sensitive people might get allergic reactions.
Perform a patch test before use.
Other Facts
Brazil nut oil is also used in soaps, shampoos, skin care products and hair conditioners.
The oil extracted at the first time is useful for cooking whereas the second extraction is used to make cosmetics and soap.
Brazil nut oil facts
Name
Brazil Nut Oil facts and benefits
Scientific Name of Brazil nut
Bertholletia excelsa
Native
It is found in Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. Brazil nuts are grown in wild in the wet season of rain forest. Some areas of Brazil are used for Brazil nut plantations.
Common/English Name of Brazil nut
Castania, para-nut, castanheiro do para, creamnut, castana-de-Brazil, castana- de-para
