Andiroba Oil A Natural Unrefined Sustainable Product of the Brazilian Amazon Botanical Name -  Carapa guianensis Extraction Method - Cold Pressed  Part of Plant Used:  Seeds Country of Origin:  Brazil Appearance:  Light Yellow, to off-white Smell:    Strong musky smell similar to clarified butter.  Highlights: * Skin Hydration * Anti-Inflammatory * Boots shine and strength of hair * Andiroba virgin  Oil is used in natural skin-care products, and by massage therapists. Description - Native in the Amazon region of Brazil, Andiroba Oil has long been used by the native Indians to heal cuts and wounds. The seeds from this plant resemble a chestnut and have a very oil-rich kernel in the center.