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Vegetable Coffee Butter
Commonly known as:
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.), Arabian Coffee Plant.
Botanical name:
Coffea arabica.
Extraction process:
Extraction from roasted coffee seeds through cold pressing.
Family:
Rubiaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds.
Location:
Originating from Ethiopia, it is primarily found on high-altitude lands (200 to 2,000 metres above sea level) in tropical regions such as Brazil or Colombia.
Flowering:
In summer.
Provenance, origin:
Brazil, Colombia.
Phytochemical composition:
Phytosterols, antioxidants.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Solid; Colour: Pale brown; Odour: Characteristic of roasted coffee.
Physical characteristics:
Density: 0.920 - 0.925 g/cm3; Melting point: 42 - 50°C.
Benefits:
Decongestant, vascular toning, anti-inflammatory, soothing, revitalising, nourishing, softening, protective.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly dull and dry skin; All hair types, especially dry, brittle and damaged hair; Recommended to help prevent or reduce the appearance of stretch marks, under-eye bags and cellulite.
Details
Usage
Body Care (massage balms, body creams, exfoliants);
Haircare (hair masks).
Method of Preservation
Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and light, and maintain at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
To extend the shelf life of coffee butter, a hydrogenated oil, that is, containing unsaturated fatty acids that have undergone a partial hydrogenation process, and tocopherol have been added to the mixture.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Coffee butter is not classified as dangerous. However, it may cause temporary eye irritation.
