A rich and nourishing whipped body butter, formulated with a collection of superfoods for your skin. Our star ingredient is Cupuaçu Butter, sourced from a rainforest regeneration project in the Amazon. This butter is a super hydrator that helps to protect your skin's barrier from moisture loss. It's rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and essential fatty acids that rejuvenate dry, dull skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.
Rose & Cupuaçu Body Butter, 7oz
Cupuaçu is a species of tree that is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is known for its large, melon-shaped fruits that contain a creamy, white pulp with a mild, sweet flavor. The pulp is often used to make juice, ice cream, and other desserts, while the seeds are used to make cupuaçu butter, which is a popular ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Camino Verde is a non-profit organization that works to regenerate degraded rainforest land in Peru while also empowering local communities through sustainable agroforestry practices. Cupuaçu is one of the many species of trees that are grown and harvested as part of Camino Verde's regenerative agroforestry system. By promoting the use of native plant species like cupuaçu, Camino Verde is able to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and provide economic opportunities for local farmers and their families.
Cupuaçu is an important crop for Camino Verde because it is a highly valued ingredient in the cosmetics industry due to its nourishing and hydrating properties. By working with local communities to sustainably harvest cupuaçu and other rainforest products, Camino Verde is able to create economic opportunities while also promoting the protection and regeneration of the Amazon rainforest.