VIROLA SURINAMENSIS SHELL OIL

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Essential oil

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Essential oil

✨ Role: Virola surinamensis shell oil is mainly used for its moisturizing and emollient properties. It helps soften and nourish the skin, offering a soothing and restorative effect.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, but as with all ingredients, a small minority may be sensitive to it.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ To know: Although this ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types, sensitivity testing is always recommended, especially for allergy-prone skin. It is rich in fatty acids, which can be beneficial for dry to very dry skin.

Present in: Virola surinamensis shell oil is found mainly in moisturizing products, such as lotions, creams and balms for the body and face.

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