Why is Acai Berry Oil So Good?

Before we go into all the beneficial properties of this tropical berry, let's talk about the pronunciation: ah-sigh-ee berry. Beyond its tricky pronunciation, this berry also has a unique meaning: 'fruit that cries'.

The fatty acids palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid deeply nourish the skin, keep it supple and absorb well.

The phenols in the oil help prevent damage from free radicals. This damage plays a major role in, for example, skin aging.

How is Acai Berry Oil Made?

This small berry grows on acai palm trees on the banks of the Amazon region in South America. They have a deep dark purple skin and yellow flesh around the huge pit. As much as 80% of the berry consists of the pit. To make oil from it, these large pits are collected and cold-pressed. In cold pressing, the pits are not heated and all the valuable properties of the seeds remain intact.

How to Use It:

You can apply acai berry oil daily to your face and body. Gently massage the oil into your skin with circular motions so your skin absorbs it well. You can also let the oil sit in your hair and then rinse it thoroughly with shampoo. Your hair will be deeply nourished. Acai berry oil is also very easy to mix with other oils and butters to make various DIY recipes. Think of a homemade salve or cream.