Fruit oil from the swamp for better skin?

The Buriti (Maurita flexuosa) tree, which grows in the swamp regions of South America is known by Brasilian natives as “The Life Tree.” While that may be a stretch, oil from the tree’s fruit is considered to be one of the greatest beta-carotene, with levels exceeding that of carrot seed oil.

Natives use the oil to protect the skin and to treat a variety of skin conditions including burns and sunburn. Here in the US, the buriti fruit oil is now being found in premium skin-care products because of its ability to nourish, moisturize, and improve the elasticity of maturing skin.