What it is
An exotic plant butter extracted from the seeds of Astrocaryum tucuma, a plant native to South America. It acts as a conditioning and moisturising agent in premium skin care products.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Data unavailable |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Individuals with cancer history/riskNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Attributes
ComedogenicityNo conclusive data available
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinSafe for use
Note
- Tucuma butter is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with sensitive skin based on currently available data
- Tucuma butter may not cause occlusion in acne prone skin
ConclusionAstrocaryum tucuma seed butter is safe to use, as per current practice.
References
- https://european-union.europa.eu
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in