Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
INCI: CARYODENDRON ORINOCENSE SEED OIL
Cold-pressed oil from the seeds of the inchi tree (Caryodendron orinocense), native to the Amazon. A lightweight emollient with a fatty acid profile similar to macadamia oil.
Also known as: inchi seed oil
Benefits
- ✓Rich in oleic and linoleic acid for deep nourishment
- ✓Absorbs without heaviness
Watch for
- ⚠May be comedogenic for very oily skin at high concentrations
Compatibility
In depth
What it does
Cold-pressed oil from the seeds of the inchi tree (Caryodendron orinocense), native to the Amazon. A lightweight emollient with a fatty acid profile similar to macadamia oil. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for rich in oleic and linoleic acid for deep nourishment and absorbs without heaviness.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
Common questions
What ingredients work well with Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil?
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil pairs particularly well with Glycerin and Niacinamide. These combinations are generally considered synergistic — they complement each other's effects without interfering or causing irritation.