Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is a rich, velvety natural butter extracted from the seeds of the murumuru palm. It is prized in UK skincare and haircare for its deeply moisturising properties and smooth, non-greasy feel. Often used as a more sustainable alternative to shea or cocoa butter, it leaves skin and hair feeling soft and protected.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter functions as an occlusive emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its high content of lauric, myristic and oleic fatty acids helps replenish the skin’s lipid barrier, locking in moisture while imparting a silky, melt-on-contact texture. Formulators value its ability to improve spreadability and richness in creams, balms, lip products and hair masks without leaving a heavy or oily residue.
Key benefits
- Provides intense hydration and helps prevent moisture loss
- Softens and smooths dry, rough skin
- Improves hair manageability and reduces frizz
- Leaves a silky, non-greasy after-feel
- Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier
- Adds luxurious richness to lip balms and body butters
Best for
dry skin, very dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, coarse or frizzy hair
Where it comes from
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is obtained from the kernels of the fruit of the murumuru palm (Astrocaryum murumuru), a tree native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. The hard seeds are cold-pressed to yield a creamy white butter rich in fatty acids.
Products with Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.