While reading about Pracaxi Oil I couldn't help but think about tamanu oil as well (miracle oil). This oil is relatively new to the cosmetic industry but it looks as though a lot of companies are formulating products with this oil. Since it has such a high concentration of behenic acid, hair products, body products (stretch marks), creams, serums, lotions and soaps. When purchasing this oil be aware that buying a refined product is inferior as the refining process removes all therapeutic properties.

This oil will become solid once the temperature drops below 35-36 degrees

Here are two interesting studies: and .

This oil mixed with Tamanu Oil may fight off zombies! :-) Two amazing oils though.

Properties light oil easily absorbed by the skin, antiseptic, fights pigmentation and brown spots, fights severe acne and blemishes, anti-parasitic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, contains 19% behenic acid (helps to minimize wrinkles)

Botanical Name: Pentaclethra macroloba
Origin: Brazil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined
Color: Pale Yellow, Translucent
Derived From: The Seed
Base Oil: For creams and lotions, the amount used is 5-7% in hair products, 5-10% in creams, in depilatories from 15-20%, and in soap10-20%. This is a rich and heavy oil. Use sparingly. This can be used up to 100% just beware of its richness.
Shelf Life: 1 year plus (if kept refrigerated)
Application:  All skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry, easily absorbed