Patauá Oil
Patauá oil is a lightweight, nutrient-rich oil extracted from the fruit of the Amazonian patauá palm. It is rapidly gaining popularity in UK skincare and haircare for its silky texture and high levels of oleic acid and vitamin E. Shoppers looking for sustainable, plant-based alternatives to heavier oils will find it absorbs beautifully without greasiness.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, patauá oil functions as an emollient and conditioning agent. Its high oleic acid content helps to replenish the skin’s lipid barrier, while natural tocopherols provide antioxidant protection that guards against environmental stressors. The oil’s light, non-comedogenic profile makes it ideal for use in facial serums, moisturisers, hair masks and scalp treatments, where it softens, smooths and improves overall manageability without leaving a heavy residue.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises dry skin and hair
- Helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier
- Conditions and softens coarse or frizzy hair
- Provides antioxidant protection against daily environmental damage
- Improves hair shine and scalp comfort
- Lightweight texture suitable for layering in routines
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dull or dehydrated skin, frizzy or damaged hair
Where it comes from
Patauá oil is cold-pressed from the fruit pulp of the Oenocarpus bataua palm, a tall tree native to the Amazon rainforest regions of South America.