Common Name(s): Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil/behenic acid/aminopropanediol amides/esters
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides outstanding hair conditioning and anti-frizz with the behenic acid-modified amazonian pracaxi oil complex.
Why It's Used: Used in premium hair care for its exceptional hair conditioning and anti-frizz performance from the combined behenic acid + pracaxi oil + amino alcohol system.
How It Works: Pracaxi oil (pentaclethra macroloba) is rich in behenic acid (c22, ~55%) โ the most substantive naturally occurring fatty acid for hair conditioning; aminopropanediol amide/ester modification improves hair deposition.
Typically Found In: Premium hair conditioners,anti-frizz products,amazonian hair care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ hair conditioning
Secondary Functions: Hair conditioning agent,emollient
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Pentaclethra macroloba (pracaxi) seed oil from amazon; behenic acid from plant; aminopropanediol synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Silicones,ceramides,other hair conditioners
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pracaxi oil (pentaclethra macroloba) is the world's richest natural source of behenic acid (c22:0, ~55%); behenic acid is the gold standard for hair fiber substantivity and smoothing.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary