Organic Virgin Andiroba Oil
Purifying
Soothing
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Cold Pressed
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As a cosmetic ingredient, organic virgin andiroba vegetable oil is recognised for the following properties:
Contains triterpenoids known for their soothing properties
Particularly suitable for preparing massage products to support people experiencing joint or muscle discomfort
Soothing, regenerating and restorative for the skin
Helps reduce the appearance of cellulite
Naturally rich in limonoids
Skin types
Massage products for muscular and joint discomfort
Skincare products for scaly, skin prone to atopic tendencies
Products for dry, sensitive or irritated skin
Slimming and anti-cellulite products
Perfect for adding to your homemade cosmetic and wellness formulations, such as:
Calming, soothing massage oils
Skincare for athletes: post- and pre-exercise massage oils and balms
Skincare products for skin with atopic tendencies
Slimming products
After-sun care
Synergies
For muscle and joint comfort: Essential Oils of Wintergreen, Lemon Eucalyptus, Katafray, Thymus Satureioides, Lavandin Super, Copaiba Balsam, and Arnica Infused Oil
To soothe skin prone to atopic tendencies: Essential Oils of German Chamomile, Blue Tansy, True Lavender or Lavender Fine, along with Chaulmoogra and Kukui Carrier Oils, and Calendula Infused Oil
To combat cellulite: Essential Oils of Sea Fennel, Eastern Red Cedar, and Furocoumarin-Free Grapefruit
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10 ml
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Cultivation
100% of the total ingredients come from organic farming.
COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at http://COSMOS.ecocert.com
Botanical name
Carapa guianensis
Botanical family
Meliaceae
Quality
100% pure and natural, first cold-pressed, virgin, unrefined, cosmetic grade.
Production process
First cold pressing
Part of the plant used
Nuts
Other names
Carapa, crab oil
Function
Cosmetic ingredients
Oxidative potential
Not very sensitive
Learn more
Andiroba is a very tall tree, up to 40 m in height, belonging to the same family as neem. However, unlike neem, it grows naturally in the Amazon rather than India. Its fruit is a large capsule that opens when ripe, revealing 4 to 12 nuts resemble chestnuts. In the local Indian language, "andiroba" is derived from two words: "nhandi" meaning "oil" and "rob" meaning "bitter".
Once pressed, these seeds produce an oil characterised by its bitterness, originally used by the indigenous populations of Amazonia to treat skin blemishes and joint discomfort.
Extensively studied by scientists, this oil has revealed the presence of limonoids, the compounds responsible for the oil's bitterness but that are mainly known for their powerfully soothing properties. It is the ideal ingredient for massage oils targeting joint discomfort. Andiroba oil is also traditionally recommended for its beneficial effects on skin with atopic tendencies.
Premium product
Our 100% pure and natural Andiroba Oil is of exceptional quality. Virgin, certified organic, unrefined, and non-deodorised, it is carefully produced to preserve all the active compounds that make it so remarkably effective.
Sourced through a partnership supporting the sustainable and fair development of Amazonian oil production, this oil provides valuable economic opportunities for local communities, who harvest it from trees growing naturally in the region. It also helps protect these trees, which are often threatened by logging due to the high value of their wood.
Andiroba, Carapa guianensis, is a large tree that grows naturally throughout the Amazon basin, favouring wet, flood-prone areas along rivers. It flowers between August and October and produces fruit from January to April. When ripe, the fruit falls, and the seeds, which float on the rivers, are collected. Each fruit contains 4 to 12 seeds, and production varies between 5 and 200 kg of seeds per tree. The oil is extracted from the boiled seeds using a simple press called a “tipiti”. Around 18 litres of this premium oil are obtained from every 100 kg of seeds. The oil solidifies below 25°C, taking on the consistency of a smooth paste.
The indigenous Amazonian peoples have been using Andiroba Oil for centuries to protect and look after their skin. According to popular tradition, it was used to treat skin problems, eczema, insect bites and wounds, as well as to relieve painful muscles and various types of inflammation, and ward off biting insects. It is also traditionally used as a medium for extracting the dyes used in body paints from plants. The caboclos use Andiroba Oil, combined with leftover coconut flesh and wood ash, to make a soap reputed for treating skin diseases and repelling insects.
Today, the properties of Andiroba Oil are being studied by the CEME do Brasil (Central de Medicamentos) and numerous scientific publications have confirmed the anti-inflammatory, soothing and repellent effects of the bitter compounds contained in andiroba seeds, such as andirobine and gedunines.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: liquid or pasty oil, depending on temperature (liquid in hot weather, thick around 15-18°C). Due to its high unsaponifiable matter content, virgin andiroba oil may contain solid particles which do not melt completely when heated.
Colour: pale yellow
Odour: characteristic, sweet, with hints of walnut.
Feel: oily. If you want to improve its penetration into the skin, mix it with a more penetrating oil (kukui, macadamia, hazelnut, etc.).
Density
0.92
Saponification index
195-205
Stable carrier oil.
Store in a dry place away from heat and light.
Warning
The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
0089801 - Organic andiroba carrier oil - 30 ml
Main Packaging Material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
0401201 - Organic andiroba carrier oil - 100 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 80% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
EO = Essential Oil
VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil
40 ml andiroba carrier oil
25 ml verbena hydrosol
3 g shea butter
4 g rice bran wax
1 teaspoon soy lecithin
1 teaspoon plant-based glycerine
30 drops Litsea cubeba essential oil
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
7 drops of natural vitamin E
Directions: Melt the wax and butter in the carrier oil over a bain-marie. Remove from the heat and add the hydrosol in small quantities while emulsifying. Then add the soy lecithin. Next add the glycerine and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Use: Apply a small dab of balm to the ends of your hair after shampooing. Massage into hair without brushing and rinse thoroughly.
50 ml neutral shampoo
25 ml andiroba oil
25 ml orange blossom hydrosol
45 drops lemon essential oil
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
7 drops of natural vitamin E
How to use: Mix the neutral shampoo and the hydrosol, then pour into the bottle. Mix the remaining ingredients together then add to the previous mixture. Shake vigorously.
230 ml organic neutral cleansing base
10 ml andiroba carrier oil
1 teaspoon silk protein
2 teaspoons plant-derived silicone
20 drops of organic lemon essential oil
20 drops of organic sweet orange essential oil
20 drops of organic ylang-ylang essential oil
15 drops of vitamin E (for preservation and hair care)
Directions:
1- Place the cleansing base, plant-based silicone and silk protein in a bowl and mix with a mini whisk.
2- Add the andiroba carrier oil
3- Then add the drops of essential oil and vitamin E.
4- Mix well and pour the shampoo into the bottle.
Da Silva VP, Oliveira RR, Figueiredo MR. Isolation of limonoids from seeds of Carapa guianensis Aublet (Meliaceae) by high-speed countercurrent chromatography. Phytochem Anal. 2009 Jan;20(1):77-81.
Tappin MR, Nakamura MJ, Siani AC, Lucchetti L. Development of an HPLC method for the determination of tetranortriterpenoids in Carapa guianensis seed oil by experimental design. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2008 Dec 1;48(4):1090-5.
Penido C, Conte FP, Chagas MS, Rodrigues CA, Pereira JF, Henriques MG. Antiinflammatory effects of natural tetranortriterpenoids isolated from Carapa guianensis Aublet on zymosan-induced arthritis in mice. Inflamm Res. 2006 Nov;55(11):457-64.
Penido C, Costa KA, Costa MF, Pereira Jde F, Siani AC, Henriques MG. Inhibition of allergen-induced eosinophil recruitment by natural tetranortriterpenoids is mediated by the suppression of IL-5, CCL11/eotaxin and NFkappaB activation. Int Immunopharmacol. 2006 Feb;6(2):109-21.
Alessandra R. P. AmbrozinI; Ana C. LeiteI; Fabiana C. BuenoII; Paulo C. Vieira*, I; João B. FernandesI; Odair C. BuenoII; M. Fátima das G. Fernandes da SilvaI; Fernando C. PagnoccaII; Mr José A. HeblingII; Maurício Bacci Jr.II Limonoids from andiroba oil and Cedrela fissilis and their insecticidal activity J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 2006, vol.17 no.3, 542-547 Dr. Compton Seaforthand Tricia Tikasingh. A STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HANDBOOK-CTA Final Report Silva OS, Prophiro JS, Nogared JC, Kanis L, Emerick S, Blazius RD, Romão PR.Larvicidal effect of andiroba oil, Carapa guianensis (Meliaceae), against Aedes aegypti.J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2006 Dec;22(4):699-701.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Essential Oils
1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)
Carrier Oils
1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml
Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)
Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C
Further information
1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml
1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml
However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.
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Very good service,good quality oils thank you.
Excellent oil against insect bites, good skin anti-inflammatory, calms all irritations and eczema well.
Great oil, I can only find it at Aroma Zone! It would be great to offer it in a larger size!
I find this oil very good for massages
Still a fan of this oil which has many properties and which I regularly repurchase
