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INCI name: Bixa orellana seed oil
Common name: Annatto seed oil
Origin: Latin America
Annatto Oil stimulates melanin production and contains 100 times more beta-carotene than carrots.
It also contains ellagic acid, an antioxidant polyphenol, which helps neutralize free radicals. Annatto Oil protects the skin from UV rays, making it an excellent pre- and post-sun preparation.