BOTANICAL NAME: Mauritia flexuosa PLANT PART USED: Fruits EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold pressed, unrefined SUGGESTED USE: Cosmetic use only COMMON USE: Creams & Lotion, salves, balms, on scars, burns and in lip balms CAS NUMBER: 394239-67-9 Brief Description of the Buriti Oil: BENEFITS: Buriti Fruit Oil is a wonderful oil that possess properties that nourish, moisturize and repair skin. Often used in formulations that are intended to treat ageing and sun damaged skin. The Buriti Fruit Oil has strong anti-oxidant properties that can protect skin.