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Ucuuba Butter


Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Based on 12 Customer Reviews)


Native to Central and South America, Ucuuba Butter is a natural butter cold pressed from the seeds of the Ucuuba tree. The resulting butter is light brown and soft in consistency.

Common Uses: Ucuuba Butter is said to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is ideal for treating acne, eczema and dry or irritated skin. Exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids, Ucuuba Butter is considered to have anti-aging properties and can be used to replenish tone and moisture to dry and mature skin. Ucuuba Butter is ideal for making pomades, creams, lotions, body butters and other skin care formulations where emollience is desired. Due to its dark brown color, this butter can be used to produce richly colored dark soaps. It can be also used, in combination with other ingredients, for producing vegetable candles.

Recommended Usage:
• Body Butters & Creams: 3 - 13 %
• Bar Soaps: 5 - 20 %
• Pomades: 5 - 20 %

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.


Terms of Use

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.

In addition, please read & understand appropriate technical, material safety data sheets and disclaimers before using this or any other New Directions Aromatics product.

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Submited By: Lynnette from Camrose, Alberta on 04/19/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Extreme moisturizing product when added to creams and butters. For soaps, the brown residue makes no difference, in the lotions best to heat and strain it out before mixing with other ingredients. Definitely makes for a darker finished product but not undesirable.
Submited By: Jessica Lee from Montreal, Quebec on 01/23/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This is a weird one, but I like it :)
Submited By: Natalia from Guelph, Ontario on 10/02/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This butter is amazing! I use it in exotic dark soaps. First time the scent seems to be strong, but it blends well with cocoa absolute, labdanum, vanilla and vetiver. I don't mind particulate matter in my dark soaps, because I am adding ground vanilla beans for a light exfoliating effect anyway.
Submited By: Cindy from Monkton, Ontario on 08/21/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I'm new to making lotions and soaps and tried the Ucuuba Butter in my first lotion. FANTASTIC! Combined with almond and extra virgin coconut oil, this butter is incredible. The initial smell is strong, but mixed with other nut oils, it combines to make an exotic scent and colour.
Submited By: Gwen from Randolph, New Jersey on 06/16/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I used this is a body butter mixed with other butters and oils, I love the versatility, but found the scent too strong for me, I did mix with sweet orange oil and people love the smell!, I love the fact it is good for all skin types and absorbs so quickly! Definitely will be ordering more!
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 02/02/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I use this butter since a while. Therefore, for soapmaking, it is better to melt it and sieve. There are little black bits into it (maybe little pieces of shell from the nut), so it is better to "clean" the butter. Again, I hope that this butter will be available for a long time. My soaps containing ucuuba butter are among my best sellers. Very rich and moisturing.
Submited By: Shakesha from The Plains, Ohio on 01/23/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I love this butter!! It worked perfect in my lotion bars when I mixed it with shea butter. It's very moisturizing and the smell is earthy, but not strong. I will definitely buy more. I didn't strain the butter when I heated it because it gave the lotion bars an herbal look. Thanks NDA!!!
Submited By: Sandra from Jerome, Michigan on 11/24/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I used the Ucuuba Butter in a body cream I made and it was less oily than when I use Cocoa Butter. I love the texture it gave the cream. It was so light and creamy that I even tried it on my face for a night cream. Very moistuizing yet not greasy feeling on skin. It gives a lasting softness to arms and legs. The smell was lightly woody and blended nice with Rosewood and Frankincense. It smelled bad in the jar when it arrived but is light in creams or lotions. I had to strain the cream while it was hot to remove the bits of seeds mixed in the butter but most debris just settled in the bottom so when I filled my jars the cream was smooth. Very nice butter! I wish it came strained though so it didn't leave debris in the cream.
Submited By: Connie from Lansdowne, Ontario on 02/14/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I blended this with other oils and butters to make a moisturizer that melts into my skin. Very moisturizing and I don't find the smell too strong, just kind of nutty.
Submited By: Trudy from Warkworth, Ontario on 07/18/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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My first exposure to this product was from New Directions and it is an absolutely delightful product that I have been able to use in both my soap products as well as skin care. The natural qualities of this product are amazing.
Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/18/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Ucuuba butter is an amazing precious exotic butter. It is a wonderful product to be used "as is" on skin or in soaps. Its earthy smell mixes well with Fir Tree, Pine, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cedar leaf, Vetiver. Try your own mixes ! You can use it in your shampoos, hair masks and sugar scrubs. It leaves your skin hydrated and not sticky, feeling fresh and odorant. If you are a candlemaker, ucuuba butter can be used instead of chemical paraffin. Is it not a good deal ? Just try a sample and you will want to order more. Ucuuba butter is a very interesting and reliable product. I used it in my soaps and I will order some more. Thank you to New Directions to provide us such special butters and other precious materia prima !
Submited By: Tracy from Delia, Alberta on 07/05/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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An absolutely fabulous butter! If you are looking for a butter that is non greasy and very moisturizing this is the butter for you! Excellent in creams, lotions and soaps. My favourite. I wouldnt be without it again. Thanks New Directions!