About Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, also known as pataua oil, is a skin and hair conditioning agent derived from the fruit of the patawa tree, a palm tree native to the Amazonia. Traditionally, the oil has been used for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical purposes.
Today, this ingredient is often added to hair care products as it is very effective in conditioning and strengthening hair.
Quick Facts
Source: fruit of the patawa tree
Common name: patua oil
binomial name: Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
EWG Score: 1
Proven and Possible Uses
Cosmetic
condition hair strengthen hair
Medicinal
coughs
EWG Score: 1
