Buriti palm tree, Mauritia flexuosa, grows in swampy, humid tropical areas of South America, particularly in Brazil. Buriti Palm, usually high around 35 meters has large leaves, flowers that are pale yellow in color and usually bloom from January to April. The round Buriti fruit is brown in color and meaty inside. The fleshy part surrounds the hardly edible nut, which is the seed of the plant. Traditionally, the fruit was used as a source of food, today it is an important ingredients for skin care in the cosmetic industry.

Oil is produced by cold pressing method, in order to preserve all valuable nutrients. The orange-red color is given by carotenoids, especially beta-carotene. Buriti oil is the richest known source of beta-carotene, even more than carrots. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins. It contains vitamin E which protects the skin from the effects of stress, it is also a source of vitamin C, which together with vitamin E acts as a strong antioxidant. This abundance of antioxidants protect against the effects of UV rays, absorbs a portion of the UV spectrum thus is a desireable ingredient in premium sun care products.

Buriti oil eliminates free radicals that cause damage and aging of the skin. In addition to these advantages, Buriti oil is deeply moisturizing and can help reduce dryness of mature skin, giving it a vibrant young look.

Certified organic Buriti oil is one of the key ingredients of Alavi Quick tanning cream. With a rich selection of organic oils like Sea buckthorn oil and coconut oil, Buriti oil intensively increases suppleness of the skin and provides the skin with a natural bronze tan.