Licuri oil comes from the Syagrus coronata, a species of palm tree native to eastern Brazil. The tree can live for anywhere up fo 150 years. The lacuri palm plays an important role in the diets of forest animals in the area. In particular, lacuri palm nuts make up approximately 95% of the diet of the endangered Lear�s Blue Macaw.

The licuri palm is a food source for local communities too, where the bud, leaves, fruit pulp and seeds can all be eaten. The seeds can also be pressed to produce a non-drying oil that offers rich benefits for the skin and hair, and is sometimes used in soap making.

What are the benefits of licuri oil?

Deeply moisturising
Rich in Vitamin E
Conditioning

Licuri oil is rich in fatty acids the nourish and soften the skin and hair. Lauric acid is thought to form a gentle protective barrier on the hair strand that can help to minimise protein loss, while oleic acid aids moisture retention. Vitamin E can help to even skin tone and keep the skin�s appearance looking bright and glowy. On the hair, it strengthens and encourages healthy hair growth.

Where does Lush source licuri oil?

Lush* source lucuri oil is sourced from Brazil, where its production helps to conserve the critically endangered Lear�s Blue Macaw bird species native to the country.

The Lear Blue Macaw is one of the rarest birds in the world, with only approximately 2270 individuals counted in 2022. The species is endemic to Raso de Catarina in Bahia, Brazil, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world. As such, the survival of the species relies on conserving and preserving this area. Since the primary food source of the Lear�s macaw is licuri nuts, sustainably conserved areas with an abundance of licuri palm trees could be key to the long-term survival of this parrot. By creating a market for licuri oil, our supplier encourages the conservation of licuri palm trees in Bahia, protecting a vital food source of the endangered Blue Macaw.

*With several manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.