Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Murumuru Butter-The Vegetable Silicon

If you are interested in DIY products making or looking for eco-friendly products for your personal care you must explore about different types of butters . Generally Shea butter, coco butter ,almond butter and mango butter are well known. Do you know some rich butters are available in this earth they are rich in goodness and they are luxurious emollients in various cosmetics. I thought to share about those butter treasures.If you learn about the uses you can make DIY body butter,moisturiser,hair serum,hair care prodcts,hand made soaps, shampoo's etc.Today let's learn about Murumuru butter. 

What is Murumuru butter?
Murumuru butter is extracted from the seeds of the astrocaryum murumuru. The murumuru palm tree is native to Bolivia and Peru but grows throughout the -Amazon region, Rainforest in Brazil.Murumuru is a wonderful butter with a delicious scent and feel ,colour ranges white to yellowish. It is called the "vegetable silicon" for its ability to perfectly replace mineral silicon in skin and hair formulations.This butter contains moisturising properties for the skin & hair this butter is so good for preparing home made products.Many cosmetics are using this as emollient . 
What are its benefits ?
Entirely good for skincare and haircare let us explore each one by one 

Murumuru for haircare :
Murumuru butter promote moisture retention, restore sheen and softness. It nourish the hair with its minerals and vitamins .For treating damaged,dry,frizzy hair this butter is completely wonderful remedy,contains high content of vitamins and omega which helps to promote shine elasticity and softening of the hair.Absolutely wonderful for conditioning dry and brittle hair,good for curly hair. Cure the split ends. Naturally butters are having soothing qualities ,it Creates a permeable barrier that is said to prevent moisture loss when applied to wet hair also it penetrate the hair cuticle to fortify hair from the inside. It keeps hair soft and pliable and so good on skin to make it super soft.It Cures chemically damaged hair.
Murumuru for Skincare:
Murumuru butter is rich Vitamin A and C and omega 3 and 6.It has anti-allergenic, anti bacterial, anti inflammatory and antiviral properties.Can be used as mild antiseptic product, it is Good for making anti-aging skincare products, this is known for figting fine lines and wrinkles. This is having soothing quality ,readily absorbed into the deep layers of the skin restoring elasticity and suppleness makes it young and soft. It helps to cure sun damaged skin, dull and prematurely aged skin.The medicinal benefits are wonderful as well , it is good for treating eczema, Psoriasis and cracked, dry ,rough skin. If you use it in your products it can add soothing addition for DIY healing 
skincare and haircare products.

DIY Products to try with murumuru :
We can make soaps, shampoo's,leave on , hair conditioner,Body shampoo, Moisturiser,Nourishing Cream,Body butter,Winter cold cream,Hair packs, Face packs, Massage creams , Hair oils,make up primer,eye cream etc... It smells sweet and nutty very smooth to try on skin won't create any grains , you can apply it(murumuru butter) directly or you can be used in personal care blend.In market you can get raw as well as processed i suggest you raw for home made products ,if you are using it for professional blend you can opt for the processed one .
How to store it ? 
In a dry container , store it.Generally the shelf life is up to 12 to 24 months .

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