Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists
Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2012, Pages 92-94
Review ArticleAdvanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredient
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A Novel Emollient
Cupuacu Butter, also known as Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, from the Cupuacu Tree is found in Northern Brazil in the Amazonian rain forest. The pulp of the fruit that the tree bears provides cupuacu butter (see Fig. 1). It is a modern plant-based alternative to antiquated lanolin, which is a major sensitizer and produces untoward allergies and side effects in many individuals.3 Cupuacu's ability to penetrate the skin quickly (transdermal penetration), and then retain moisture, is
Helpful Websites
American Academy of Dermatology's Aging Skin: http://www.skincarephysicians.com/agingskinnet/BasicFacts.html.
OTC Skin Protectant Drug Product monographs: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/FDA-2008-N-0387-gdl.pdf.
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