The Buriti oil presents a golden-orange colour and its texture is dense. Rich in fat acids and pro-vitamin A, the buriti oil increases skin elasticity and prevents against dryness,has healing properties and is rapidly absorbed by the skin. The buriti has the highest concentration of betacarotene among the brazillian fruits, which is then transformed in vitamin A by the human body contributing for the aging process delay. Due to the aforementioned caractheristics the buriti oil is used in the manufacturing of body moisturizers, champús, soaps and solar protectors.