The natural Cacay oil from our partner Arlés is – out of the few producers worldwide – the only one in the world produced from certified organic harvests. The composition of this 100% natural vegetable oil makes it a perfect ingredient for skin care.
Skin benefits
UTMOST
HYDRATION
ANTI-AGEING
ANTI-WRINKLE
INCREASES
ELASTICITY
A nut from Colombia
In the middle of the Colombian Amazon-Orinoco region, a native tree called Cacay, bears a fruit with nuts that deliver a pure and light natural Oil. It is obtained by cold pressed extraction, natural sedimentation and filtration, without the addition of chemical substances or preservatives.
A treatment known since time immemorial
Cacay Oil has been used by indigenous groups since ancient times, as a natural treatment for irritations, burns and scars. Time has passed and studies have confirmed its preventive and healing effects for both cosmetical and dermatological purposes.
Among its main benefits, Cacay Oil:
For the skin:
- Promotes cell division and regeneration process
- Provides antioxidant effects
- Increases the hydration, firmness, elasticity and smoothness
For the hair:
- Provides brightness and smoothness
- Controls frizz
- Prevents hair loss
For the nails:
- Strenghtens nails
- Stimulates nails growth
- Hydrates nails and cuticles
Product Name: Cacay Oil
INCI: Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
CAS No.: 1453469-52-7
Contains: 100% Caryodendron Orinocense seed oil expressed from the seeds of Caryodendron orinocense
Appearance: Liquid
Colour: Pale yellow to brown
Odour: Mild nutty scent
Relative density: 0,900 – 0.960 g/cm3
Origin: Colombia
Extraction method: Cold Pressed
Certifications: From organic and Cosmos-certified harvest
Cacay Oil has a unique composition, made up by its lipidic profile, and its bioactive molecules that defines it as a natural treasure.
Its high content of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Vitamins A, E and F, Squalene and Sterols, makes it a perfect ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological purposes.
It has:
2 times more Linoleic Acid than Argan Oil
2 times more Vitamin A than Rosehip Oil
| Main Components | Description | Estimated Quantity |
| Linoleic Acid | Its high content of this Omega 6 is superior than what it is in other vegetable oils and/or active ingredients. Cacay Oil has 2 time more Linoleic Acid than Argan Oil. | 64,7% of total Polyunsaturated Fatty acids |
| Vitamin A | Also known as Retinol, it is present in Cacay Oil up to 2 times more than in Rosehip Oil. | 22 IU / 100g |
| Vitamin E |
Gamma-Tocopherol Alpha-Tocopherol Delta-Tocopherol Beta-Tocopherol |
85,9mg / 100g 19,6mg / 100g 7,78mg / 100g 0,58mg / 100g |
| Phytosterols |
Beta-Sitosterol Campesterol Stigmasterol Delta 5 Avenasterol |
180mg / 100g 44mg / 100g 33mg / 100g 14mg /100g |
| Squalene | It has the same amount of Squalene as Olive Oil, the reference Oil in Squalene content | 7.3702m / 1g |
| ZONE | CACAY OIL PROPERTY |
| SKIN CARE |
Promotes cell division and regeneration process Provides antioxidant effects Increases the hydration, firmness, elasticity and smoothness Attenuates skin spots Delays skin aging Restores protective skin barrier Improves the production of collagen Reduces wrinkles, scars and irritations Reduces skin affections such as Psoriasis, Dermatitis and others |
| HAIR CARE |
Conditions the hair Nourishes the hair Provides brightness nd smoothness Controls frizz Prevents hair loss Unblocks and Strenghtens hair follicles |
|
NAILS CARE |
Hydrates nails and cuticles Strengthens nails |
Cacay Oil Performed extremely well in focus groups reporting skin, hair and nail benefits.
For detailled information, reach out to our salesteam.
We are happy to present all efficacy test results to you.
Sample formulation
RELAXING FACIAL SERUM WITH CACAY OIL
Antiaging Serum with repairing, smoothing and moisturizing effects. All its ingredients mix perfectly to create a soft and gentle experience during the application and absorption process.
Efficacy:
After 6 weeks of daily use of Relaxing Facial Serum with Cacay Oil, the skin decreased 95.61% of fatigue appearance and increased 21.29% of its elasticity.
Sustainability benefits
100% NATURAL
CACAY OIL
LOW CARBON
FOOTPRINT
SUPPORTING
INDIGENOUS POPULATION
The Arlés Project
In Colombia, on the edge of the Amazon, lies the Cacay plantation of Arlés. The project works with members of the Sikuani ethnic group, the main indigenous group inhabiting the area. Arlés is the only producer of Cacay Oil in the World that has diverse ecological certificates and is certified “Cosmos approved.“
Learn all about cacay in the book „Cacay“, published online by Arlés and supported by Humboldt-Institut. In Spanish only.
Any questions?
We are happy to talk about how to use
these unique benefits to your products.
Dr. Sándor Bekö
+49 1520 1666194
sandor.bekoe( at )oqema.com
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Dr. Isaac Adjei Safo
Technical Manager Personal Care
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