COSMETIC COMPOSITION PROVIDING A MATTE EFFECT, PROCESS FOR PREPARING UCUHUBA BUTTER AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising ucuhuba butter (Virola surinamensis) capable of providing a matte ef-fect, that is, eliminating the skin shine and/or oiliness. The present invention also relates to the use of ucuhuba butter in body or facial emulsions and in makeup and to a process for the preparation of ucuhuba butter useful for the cosmetic compositions of the invention.