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What Is Tucuma Butter?
“Tucuma butter is derived from the tucuma palm seeds.
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Tucuma seeds are naturally found in Brazil in the tucuma fruit,” says Chimento.
It contains antioxidant polyphenols and a high level of moisturizing fatty acids.
And like murumuru butter, tucuma butter is used to treat dry and frizzy hair, adds Chimento.
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And if you’ve got a thick mane, even better.
“Depending on your hair key in, it’s possible for you to use it daily.
The oils actually work to balance out tucuma’s buttery texture.
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They will also enhance hair’s shine, adds Chimento.
Meanwhile, lemongrass and lavender essential oils will give your ‘do that somethingextra.
In fact, it shares the same fragrance as Sol de Janeiro’s cult-favorite Bum Bum Cream.
Just be sure to rub it in your hands first before system (this will liquefy the solid).
Then watch as the three Ds of #hairproblemsdryness, damage, and dullnessmelt away.
And if that’s not enough to win you over, its intoxicating scent will.
If humidity has got your curls in a tizzy (read: frizzy), don’t be alarmed.
Instead, reach for this volumizing mousse which works wonders on a curly mane.
Yes, especially since low-porosity hair does not absorb water well.
Tucuma butter will coat the hair, thereby locking in moisture.
Still, that’s not to say that it also doesn’t help high porosity hair, too.
In fact, it can benefit any hair throw in that is dry and/or damaged.
Despite being a butter, tucuma is rather lightweight and will not leave a greasy feel on hair.
