Buriti oil is a cold-pressed fruit oil of the tropical palm tree Mauritia flexuosa. The oil is characterized by a bright orange color which indicates the richness of β-carotene. Carotenes protect the skin from photo-damage, emphasizes bronze tan, eliminates the influence of free radicals that cause skin damage and aging. Therefore, it is primarily used in sunscreens. It is an interesting fact that Amazonian women appreciate buriti for its high content of phytoestrogens.