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Murumuru butter

Murumuru butter

Softness + Natural curl definition

Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter

€65,00 EUR
€65,00 EUR
€65,00/kg

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Description

100% Murumuru butter (Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter)

A moisture-locking secret for silky-smooth skin and hair.

Deeply hydrates and protects your skin and hair without being greasy!

Primegreen's wild harvested Murumuru butter delivers exceptional hydration, protection, and shine-enhancing properties. This naturally extracted butter from Astrocaryum murumuru palm seeds is rich in lauric acid, a powerhouse ingredient for deep nourishment.

Key benefits of Lauric Acid:

  • Provides deep hydration and protection for both skin and hair.
  • Penetrates deeply without leaving heavy residue.
  • Helps restore the skin's natural barrier function.
  • Ideal for moisturizing creams, body butters, hair masks, and lip balms.

What makes Murumuru Butter unique:

  • Lightweight texture: Unlike shea or cacao butter, it won't weigh down hair.
  • Perfect for fine hair: Delivers intensive nourishment without greasiness.
  • Gentle formula: Ideal for delicate hair types that need moisture without heaviness.

Cosmetic applications:

  • Hair conditioning treatments
  • Body butters and lip balms
  • Frizz-control and smoothing serums
  • Thermal protection styling products
  • Hair masks and deep treatments

To know more, visit our Murumuru butter product page

Certifications

This Ingredient is Purely Natural

Certified organic
Ingredients certified according to EU regulation 2018/848 and 1235/2008 and imported with a Certificate of Inspection (COI) into the EU.

Purely Natural
Equally high-quality ingredients that are not imported as certified organic. Like certified organic ingredients, they are naturally sourced, meeting all requirements of Organic ingredients and are fully traceable.

Which certification option is best for you?
Whether Organic Certified or not, all our ingredients are natural, ethically sourced, and meet strict quality standards.
Our Purely Natural options are ideal when organic certification isn’t required to claim on your final product, but you do still require organic production and full traceability.

Applications

Hair masks, styling creams, lip balms, baby care, solid cosmetics

Good for

Dry/frizzy hair, damaged hair, sensitive/dry skin, cracked lips

Shipping information

📦 Availability: In Stock & ready to ship from our Rotterdam warehouse.

⚡ Processing: Dispatched same day or next business day.

🚚 Transit Time: 3 to 5 business days across Europe.

Shipment to Europe, the US, Switzerland, and the UK takes 3 to 5 business days.

Shipment of your ingredients takes place under incoterm DAP (Delivered at Place). This means that your order gets delivered at your indicated delivery address. Risks related to loss or damage of the goods during transport is carried by Primegreen B.V. until the acceptance of the goods at the delivery address.

The ingredients have been imported and custom cleared into the European Union. This means that for any order to a delivery address in the European Union, no import tariffs are to be expected.

In case of loss or damage of your order, please reach out to info@primegreentrade.com.

Technical details

INCI name .................... Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
Lauric acid ................................... 40-50 %
Myristic acid ................................ 28-33%
Palmitic acid ................................. 5-10%
Oleic acid (Omega 9)..................... 2-5 %
Linoleic acid (Omega 6) ................ 1-5 %
Linolenic acid (Omega 3) .............. max 1 %
Arachidic acid ............................... max 1 %
Shelf life ........................................ 24 months
Extraction process ........................ Cold pressed

What sets Primegreen's Murumuru butter apart

- Superior extraction process:

Through our careful extraction process, most of the bioactive compounds are preserved!

- Sustainable sourcing:

Harvested from wild Murumuru palms thriving in the biodiverse Amazon rainforest.

- Stability: Its shelf life is up to 24 months!

HS Code & Origin

HS code Purely Natural: 1518009990
Country of origin: Brazil

Quality

- 100% Pure: No additives or synthetic compounds.

- Cold-Pressed: Gentle extraction preserves bioactive potency.

- Fully Traceable: Origin guaranteed with direct sourcing partnerships.

- Quality control: Certificate of analysis available for each batch.

- Protected Packaging: Opaque containers preserve ingredient quality.

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Parameter / Property

Technical Value
IDENTITY

INCI Name

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

CAS Number

356065-49-1
Formulation Specs

Solubility

Water insoluble

Melting Point

30 to 35°C

Recommended Dosage

1.0% – 100.0%
Sensory Profile

Features / Texture

Waxy solid at room temperature, rich, non greasy, absorbs easily, silky, soft glide, dry touch emollient

Benefits / Odor

Characteristic; subtle

Natural Color

White to light yellow

Softness + Natural curl definition

A moisture-locking secret for silky and smooth skin and hair, without being greasy.

Primegreen ingredient for hare care formulation

How does Murumuru butter benefit your hair?

It repairs damaged hair cuticles, leaving hair more manageable, silky, and less prone to breakage. It helps reduce frizz, improves curl definition and enhance natural shine.

Repairs Damaged Cuticles Softness Deep Moisturizing Conditioning Frizz Control Lighweight
Murumuru lip balm

How does Murumuru butter benefit your skin?

Deeply nourishes, enhances elasticity and softness in dry skin. It helps to restore the skin’s natural barrier.

Elasticity Softness Nourishing Deep Moisturizing Skin Barrier Reinforcement Lightweight Non Greasy
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Ideal ingredient for:

  • Use it pure/as a standalone ingredient
  • Anti-frizz mask
  • Defining styling cream
  • Nourishing conditioner
  • Rich body cream
  • Moisturizing lip balm
  • Nourishing facial cream
  • Pet care (balm for dog/cat paws and horse hoves)
Murumuru seeds

Responsibly Sourced

Our Murumuru butter is wild-harvested from Amazonian palm trees growing naturally in the rainforest. We work with a farmers' association practicing sustainable management, enabling production chains and socio-bioeconomic development. This provides crucial economic opportunities for communities and small-scale farmers, allowing them to generate income while maintaining traditional forest relationships and offering alternatives to destructive land uses.

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Ingredient Credentials
Guarantees
100% Pure Virgin Fully Traceable Purely Natural Not Tested on Animals Vegan Responsibly Sourced Wild Harvested No Deforestation
Certifications
Suitable for Cosmos Natural Cosmos Approved questionnaire available China Approved (IECIC)
FAQs

Benefits & Applications

What are the key skin benefits of Murumuru Butter?

Murumuru Butter is highly nourishing and helps restore the lipid barrier. It provides a protective layer that supports moisture retention and soothes dry or damaged skin.

How does Murumuru Butter benefit hair?

It is excellent for defining curls, reducing frizz, and strengthening hair fibers. It also adds softness and shine.

What cosmetic products commonly use Murumuru Butter?

Common applications: Hair masks and deep conditioners, Curl creams and styling products, Body butters, Lip balms, Solid bars and rich emulsions.

Formulation & Technical Specs

What is the recommended usage rate for Murumuru Butter?

Typically 1–15% depending on the formulation and desired richness.

Does Murumuru Butter require specific emulsifiers?

No. It integrates easily into the oil phase of emulsions and works with standard emulsifiers.

What ingredients is Murumuru Butter compatible with?

It pairs well with: Vegetable oils, Plant esters, Botanical butters, Natural waxes.