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Tucuma Butter


Average Product Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Based on 15 Customer Reviews)


Native to Brazil, Tucuma Butter is cold pressed from the seed of the native Tucuma palm tree.

Common Uses: Tucuma Butter is rich in lauric, myristic and oleic acids, and is considered to have excellent emollient and skin softening properties. High in vitamin A, the antioxidant properties in this exotic Amazonian butter help to keep the skin soft, smooth and nourished.
Tucuma Butter is quite hard at room temperature but it melts on contact with the skin, making it ideal as a massage butter or body balm, and it can be added to soaps, creams, lotions, body butters, conditioners, masks and more. It can also be used in hair care products for added conditioning and shine.

Recommended Usage:
• Lotions & Creams: 2 - 20 %
• Balms: 5 – 100 %
• Bar Soaps: 3 - 12 %
• Hair Conditioners: 1 – 5 %
• Masks: 5 – 10 %

When adding butters to creams and lotions, it might be necessary to gently warm them until the texture can be incorporated into the final product. Using a hand blender, create a vortex with your cream or lotion and drizzle your melted butter to fully incorporate. For addition in soaps, the general rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per pound. As with most raw materials, results may vary, so we strongly recommend small, lab scale batches prior to any commercial manufacturing.

Shelf Life: This butter should be stored in a cool dark place and has a shelf-life of approximately 1 - 2 years when stored properly.


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Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

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Submited By: Stephanie from Toronto, Ontario on 08/10/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This works well in CP Soaps!! Blends nicely
Submited By: Jessica Lee from Montreal, Quebec on 01/23/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

A nice butter... very moisturizing! Peculiar scent that I am still adjusting to...not sure which EOs will compliment it best.
Submited By: Shana from New York, New York on 11/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I tried this in hair products and I love it. Its is really hard. I actually love the scent (very strong) but my boyfriend thinks it smells horrible. If using it with other products the scent does dissipate so even if you dont like the scent its really not a big deal in the end. The hardness of this butter gives my products a thicker rich consistency. LOVE IT!
Submited By: Chris from Yonkers, New York on 04/09/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

i got tucuma butter because i wanted to experiment with some hair butters. it makes my hair really soft and shiny however im not to crazy about the smell. it smells almost like a very buttery tangy cheese. but when i mix it in with other oils and eo's i can handle it. great product overall
Submited By: Brook from Alameda, California on 03/15/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I bought this butter, because of the reviews... and I do love the texture. The butter I received has little or no scent for whatever reason. It is not what I expected, but I am happy to use it in my products.
Submited By: Angela from Kirkland, Quebec on 11/28/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This butter is so nourishing to the skin. The nice thing about it is that it lends a beautiful scent to the formulation. For those who can't tolerate fragrances, this butter would be the natural alternative. Also a good choice for a children's line...mild but very effective.
Submited By: Lekenda from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 06/03/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This butter is why I became a NDA fanatic. I was searching for something new and interesting that had great hair conditioning properties and came across this butter. So far I have made a deep conditioner and a hair butter and neither one disappoints. I have thick coily and dry hair. The hair conditioner with the tucuma butter made my hair lustorous. The hair butter I made using the Tucuma has gotten rave reviews from my stylist and her assistants. They even use it on their childrens' hair and scalp. Not mention, sometimes I just find myself sniffing the butter for its delicious scent. This my new weapon in my arsenal to combat dry dull hair.
Submited By: Monique from Pembroke Pines, Florida on 02/10/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I have just discovered my new favorite butter! I adore the scent, it smells like caramel popcorn or salty butterscotch, it feels so nice and silky on the hands, I cant wait to try it in a hair recipe, but I will be slathering it all over because I just love the natural delicious scent. I will buy more soon.
Submited By: Sandra from Jerome, Michigan on 11/24/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I just love the smell of Tucuma Butter. It smells like buttery carmel corn or buttery coconut cream to me. It smells good enough to eat. It has a smooth texture and is softer than Shea Butter. It is perfect when it arrives to put staight on your skin and soaks in without leaving a shine on the skin. I usually mix it with other butters and oils in lip balm, hair cream, lotions. It is my favorite butter for many of my products!
Submited By: Carlais from Huntersville, North Carolina on 10/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
Rating:

I love Tucuma butter as an emollient and a moisturizer on both skin and hair! However, the only drawback (for me, personally) is the odor: it smells STRONG, like butter; and I hate the smell of butter because it makes me nauseous. I don't even think there's anything to mix with it or add to it to reduce or mask the smell. Other than the smell- which may not bother everyone- the product is great!
Submited By: Rosemonde from Toronto, Ontario on 01/25/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

It feels wonderful on hair, but I found it to be excessively grainy. I had to re melt it and whip it to get a good consistancy. Other than that...a great product
Submited By: Karenw from Orlando, Florida on 08/14/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

I ordered several different butters and they are all fabulous!!!!!!!!!!! I am definitely going to order again.
Submited By: Marcie from Brampton, Ontario on 06/28/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Tucuma butter is fantastic! It's light scent and super hydration make this the perfect addition to soaps and cremes. I love it's texture and "feel" as well...so luxurious and lovely!
Submited By: Trudy from Warkworth, Ontario on 07/18/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

Great butter. A new product for us and something that we are currently testing in a variety of products. Seems to be excellent for use in hair care.
Submited By: Lori from Phillipsburg, New Jersey on 10/01/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

Excellent butter. Substituted for Cocoa Butter with wonderful results in cp soap. I may use this one exclusively over cocoa butter in the future. Give it a try you won't be disappointed!!