The Acai Palm, also known as the Assai Palm, is a species of palm trees native to Brazil and other regions of South and Central America. Acai Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Acai berry. Berries are gathered by hand from protected regions of the Amazon rainforest and immediately processed under cold and air-free conditions to yield the freshest, purest oil possible. Acai oil is the "NUMBER ONE SUPERFOOD" for skin and hair. The Acai Berry oil is the most powerful antioxidant of any edible fruit in the world. Acai Oil contains a rich array of nutrients and antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that make the oil a remarkable ingredient for use in anti-aging personal care products. Acai Oil is highly emollient and is an effective moisturizing oil for products intended to heal dry and cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis. This oil penetrates the skin quickly, acting as an excellent emollient carrier oil. It is a highly beneficial ingredient in formulations intended to treat acne, to reduce swelling and to ease muscular aches and pains.