Properties conditioning, smoothing, improves skin elasticity, great anti-aging oil Botanical Name: Copaifera spp., Leguminosae caesalpinoideaeOrigin: Brazil / Wild Harvested (NO pesticides used), VirginExtraction Method: Cold Pressed / FilteredColor: YellowDerived From: ResinSmell: Earthy and SweetBase Oil: Can be used up to 10% strength (rich, takes time to absorb)Shelf Life: Up to one year and kept refrigerated will stay fresh up to 24 monthsDo Not Use InternallyThe chemical composition of the oil-resin of Copaiba is thought to have approximately 72 sesquiterpenes (hydrocarbons) and 28 diterpenes (carboxylic acids), and the oil is composed of 50% of each of these terpenes. Diterpenes are attributed in the majority for therapeutic applications, a scientifically proven fact. Sesquiterpenes are partially responsible for the aroma the oil (resin) and also have antiulcer, antiviral and anti rhinovirus properties.
