**Astrocaryum murumuru** is a **species of palm tree** native to the **Amazon rainforest** of South America, especially Brazil, and is widely valued both locally and globally for its fruits and the *butter* extracted from its seeds. ([en.wikipedia.org][1])
### đ´ What It Is
* **Astrocaryum murumuru** (commonly called *murumuru*) is a tall, spiny palm tree that produces edible fruits. ([en.wikipedia.org][1])
* It grows in flooded lowlands and along rivers throughout the Amazon region. ([en.wikipedia.org][1])
* The treeâs fibres are used locally (e.g., for hammocks), and the nutty fruits and seeds are important sources of food and income. ([viriar.com][2])
### đ§ Murumuru Butter â Key Product
The most wellâknown commercial use of **Astrocaryum murumuru** is its **seed butter**:
**Murumuru Butter (Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter)**
* Itâs a **fat extracted from the seeds** of the murumuru fruit. ([Wikipedia][1])
* The butter is solid at room temperature, light-coloured, and *melts on contact with skin*. ([humblebeeandme.com][3])
* It has a **high melting point (~33âŻÂ°C)**, giving it a firmer consistency compared with many other plant butters. ([nativilis.co.uk][4])
### đââď¸ Uses and Benefits
**Skin & Hair Care:**
* **Moisturizing and emollient:** Excellent at **locking in moisture** and helping restore the skinâs natural barrier. ([Nativilis Natural Essential Oils][5])
* **Protective film:** Forms a light protective layer on skin and hair, helping reduce dryness and frizz. ([lush.com][6])
* **Smooth and glossy finish:** Often used in **lotions, balms, creams, conditioners, and soaps** because it leaves skin soft and hair shiny. ([pub-mediabox-storage.rxweb-prd.com][7])
* **Nourishing fatty acids:** Rich in lauric, myristic, and oleic acids, plus vitamins (like vitaminâŻA). ([Nativilis Natural Essential Oils][4])
**Cosmetic Applications:**
Because of its texture and fatty acid profile, murumuru butter is used in:
* Hair conditioners and masks
* Body butters
* Lip balms
* Creams and lotions
* Soaps and sunâcare products ([Pub Mediabox Storage][7])
### đ Sustainability & Community
Murumuru harvesting is often done by **Amazon rainforest communities**, providing income and supporting sustainable use of nonâtimber forest resources. ([lucasmeyercosmetics.com][8])
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**In summary:** *Astrocaryum murumuru* is an Amazonian palm valued for its edible fruit and especially for **murumuru butter** â a rich, natural emollient used widely in skin and hair care for its moisturizing and protective properties. ([Wikipedia][1])
If youâd like, I can also explain **how murumuru butter compares to shea or cocoa butter in skincare effects**!
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrocaryum_murumuru?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Astrocaryum murumuru”
[2]: https://www.viriar.com/blogs/palms-tree-encyklopedia/astrocaryum-murumuru-a-comprehensive-growing-guide-for-enthusiasts-collectors?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Astrocaryum murumuru: A comprehensive Growing Guide for Enthusiasts & â VIRIAR”
[3]: https://www.humblebeeandme.com/project/murumuru-butter/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Murumuru Butter – Humblebee & Me”
[4]: https://www.nativilis.co.uk/products/nativilis-murumuru-butter-virgin-deodorized-astrocaryum-murumuru-amazonian-rainforest-collection-skin-hair-care-natural-moisturizer-less-frizzy-hair-won-t-clog-your-pores-copaiba-properties-copy?_pos=1&_sid=1809b5236&_ss=r&utm_source=chatgpt.com “Nativilis Murumuru Butter | Nativilis Natural Essential Oils”
[5]: https://www.nativilis.co.uk/products/nativilis-murumuru-virgin-oil-astrocaryum-murumuru-amazonian-rainforest-collection-skin-hair-care-natural-moisturizer-less-frizzy-hair-won-t-clog-your-pores-copaiba-properties?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Nativilis Murumuru Butter | Nativilis Natural Essential Oils”
[6]: https://www.lush.com/mena/en_ae/i/murumuru-butter?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Murumuru Butter | What is murumuru butter? | LUSH”
[7]: https://pub-mediabox-storage.rxweb-prd.com/exhibitor/products/exh-2c2a807d-c0a4-4d32-8bdf-23cbba5dc291/product-documents/pro-e05c95e8-2896-4b3c-98ed-ae777f92fbca/daca5512-884a-4b5a-a1d0-56f0b3bca543.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Murumuru Butter Technical Sheet General Information Murumuru Butter is extracted from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru through cold pressing and is then refined to preserve its beneficial compounds. It has a shelf life of two years and is sustainably sourced from Brazil, where traditional communities harvest and process it responsibly. Although it does not carry an official EU substance number, it is identified by CAS numbers 906350-19-4 / 356065-49-1. The butter is widely valued for its moisturizing, nourishing, and protective properties in personal care and cosmetic formulations. Key Properties Uses & Benefits Solid below 25°C / 76°F Hair Care Melts upon skin contact Soft, creamy texture with a light, pleasant aroma Enhances manageability, moisture, and shine; White to off-white color ideal for conditioners, masks, and styling Highly moisturizing, nourishing, and anti- products. inflammatory Skin Care Personal Care Applications Moisturizing: Rich in fatty acids, it hydrates deeply, leaving skin soft and supple. Commonly used in lotions, creams, and balms. Murumuru Butter is perfectly suited for skin care, lip care, hair care, body care, scrubs, and Soaps: Improves moisturizing properties and cosmetic formulations. It provides deep produces a creamy lather. hydration, melts easily on contact with the skin, and leaves a non-greasy texture while delivering Sunscreen: Its emollient properties soothe anti-inflammatory and nourishing benefits. irritation and dryness from sun exposure. Recommended usage: 1â100% Anti-Aging: Contains antioxidants that protect skin Packaging: Available in pails and drums against environmental stress and premature aging. Key Properties Solid below 25°C / 76°F Melts upon skin contact Soft, creamy texture with a light, pleasant aroma White to off-white color Highly moisturizing, nourishing, and anti- inflammatory Personal Care Applications Murumuru Butter is perfectly suited for skin care, lip care, hair care, body care, scrubs, and cosmetic formulations. It provides deep hydration, melts easily on contact with the skin, and leaves a non-greasy texture while delivering anti-inflammatory and nourishing benefits. Recommended usage: 1â100% Packaging: Available in pails and drums | |”
[8]: https://www.lucasmeyercosmetics.com/en/Solutions/Products/2022/09/02/13/27/Beraca-Murumuru-Butter?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Beraca Murumuru Butter”
