Murumuru butter is one of the Amazon’s most luxurious skincare treasures — a rich yet surprisingly lightweight butter pressed from the seeds of the Astrocaryum murumuru palm. In the rainforest, these seeds protect themselves with a dense, nutrient-rich layer that locks in moisture and resilience. On the skin, Murumuru butter does exactly the same.

Known for its unusually high lauric and myristic acid content, Murumuru butter offers a beautiful combination of deep nourishment, velvety slip, lightweight absorption, and exceptional skin-softening power. It brings a silky, elegant feel to moisturisers, balms and creams — making it a favourite for products that need richness without heaviness.

For SSF, Murumuru butter delivers that creamy, plush texture your customers instantly fall in love with.

What Makes Murumuru Butter Special

Murumuru butter is structurally unique. It contains:

very high lauric acid (similar to coconut oil, but more stable and less greasy)
myristic and oleic acids for softness and barrier repair
natural antioxidants
phytonutrients that support elasticity and smoothness

This gives it a soft yet solid consistency that melts immediately at skin temperature, leaving a silky, breathable finish.

Key Skin Benefits of Murumuru Butter

1. Deep Moisture With a Lightweight Feel

Unlike many rich butters that can sit on the surface, Murumuru butter melts into the skin instantly.
It leaves a soft, velvety finish that feels nourished but never oily.

Perfect for:

mature skin
dry or dehydrated skin
sensitive skin
anyone who dislikes heavy creams

2. Strengthens and Restores the Skin Barrier

Murumuru butter is rich in medium-chain fatty acids that help:

repair a damaged barrier
reduce moisture loss
soothe dryness and roughness
create a protective, breathable shield

Skin feels more resilient and comfortable, even in harsh climates.

3. Boosts Elasticity and Smoothness

Its nutrient-rich profile helps support:

soft, supple skin
improved elasticity
a reduction in the look of fine lines from dehydration
smoother texture

This makes it especially beneficial for mature and peri-menopausal skin.

4. Helps Calm Irritated, Dry or Sensitive Skin

Murumuru butter is naturally soothing and can help reduce:

redness
tightness
irritation from dryness
environmental stress impact

Its barrier-restoring profile also helps strengthen the skin over time.

5. Contributes to a Luxurious, Creamy Texture in Formulations

Murumuru butter brings:

creaminess
smoothness
structure
silky slip
improved spreadability

This elevates the entire sensory experience — that “beautiful melt” customers can feel.

The Sensory Experience

Murumuru butter is loved for its silky melt, soft glide, and luxurious skin finish.

It feels:

rich but not thick
buttery but not greasy
silky without waxiness
deeply comforting on the skin

It’s one of the best ingredients for achieving that elegant, cushiony texture in creams and balms.

Why we Use Murumuru Butter

SSF chooses Murumuru butter because it aligns perfectly with your formulation philosophy:

rich hydration without heaviness
elegant sensory profile
strong barrier repair
elasticity support
ideal for mature and sensitive skin
helps stabilise and enrich the formulation
contributes to the luxurious texture SSF is known for

It’s an ingredient that performs beautifully while enhancing the sensory experience of your skincare.

frequently asked questions

Is Murumuru butter good for sensitive skin?
Yes. It is deeply soothing, gentle, and helps strengthen the skin barrier.

Does it clog pores?
It is generally considered low comedogenic and works well for most skin types when blended into balanced formulations.

Is it similar to coconut oil?
It shares some fatty acids with coconut oil but is less oily, more stable, and far more elegant on the skin. Murumuru is richer but absorbs better.

Does it feel greasy?
No — it melts smoothly and absorbs well, leaving a soft, velvety finish rather than a heavy or oily residue.

Is Murumuru butter suitable for mature skin?
Absolutely. It helps with elasticity, barrier repair, hydration and softness — all essential for mature skin.

Does it have a strong scent?
Very mild. It has a soft, neutral, slightly nutty aroma that disappears into the formulation.

Is it sustainably sourced?
Many Murumuru suppliers work with Amazonian cooperatives that harvest the fallen fruits without damaging the palms. SSF prioritises ethical, sustainable sources.

MURUMURU BUTTER - The silky Amazonian butter that restores softness, boosts elasticity, and melts beautifully into your skin.