What: Buriti is a palm tree that grows throughout central Brazil
and the southern Amazon basin in swamps and marshes. The buriti
fruit, which grows from December to June, contains an edible
nut. Traditionally, the buriti fruit has been used as a food
source. Parts of the buriti tree have also been used in
construction, and buriti straw is used to cover houses and make
ropes, baskets, sieves, racks for cooking, skirts and jewelry,
such as bracelets (Vegetarian-Restaurants.net). Oil extracted
from the buriti nut contains high concentrations of oleic acid,
tocopherols and carotenoids, especially betacarotene. Recent
studies have found it to filter and absorb cancer-causing UV
rays from the sun (Wiki). The oil also contains soothing
qualities and promotes healing. Buriti contains a high
concentration of essential fatty acids which keep the skin
moisturized. EFAs also protect from free radical damage and
support collagen production, providing anti-aging benefits to
the skin. Origin: Buriti oil is an orange-reddish