Copaiba Touch
Copaifera reticulata, officinalis, coriacea and langsdorffii
Our highly popular Copaiba essential oil is now also available in a convenient roll-on format. Copaiba essential oil is obtained from an aromatic tropical tree native to South America. Indigenous peoples of northern and north-eastern Brazil have used Copaiba essential oil in their traditional remedies since the 16th century. Copaiba is widely used in cosmetic products such as soaps, creams, lotions and perfumes for its soothing properties on the skin. Copaiba Touch combines CPTG™ Copaiba essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Primary Benefits
- A blend of CPTG-quality Copaiba essential oil and Fractionated Coconut Oil.
- Versatile Copaiba Touch is ready to use immediately thanks to its convenient roll-on applicator.
- With its many uses and beneficial properties, Copaiba is regarded as one of the most useful essential oils.
- Its aroma features woody, resinous and earthy notes.
Copaiba: a personalised fragrance
Use Copaiba essential oil as an ingredient in your own personalised fragrance. Oils that pair particularly well with Copaiba include Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Choose your favourite from these or any other oils you enjoy and create your own personal perfume blend in a roll-on bottle.
Uses
- Apply after your daytime moisturiser to help promote even healthier-looking skin.
- Massage onto the legs after strenuous physical activity for a soothing massage.
- Apply topically to help support healthy-looking skin.
Directions for Use
For topical use only. Apply to the skin with the roll-on as a personal fragrance, for skin care or for massage.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under medical care, consult your physician.
Sourcing
Why Brazil?
Copaiba trees grow in tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil along the Amazon. The Amazon basin has humidity of around 80–85% throughout the year and receives an average of approximately 2,300 mm of rainfall annually. Because it lies on the equator, the Amazon rainforest receives 12 hours of sunlight every day of the year. These unique conditions create exceptionally favourable conditions for Copaiba trees to grow.
How does it work?
The essential oil is obtained by steam distilling the oil-rich resin of the Copaiba tree. Similar to tapping a maple tree for syrup, the Copaiba tree is tapped for its resin. Copaiba trees in the Amazon region are inaccessible for around six months of the year. From January to June, however, the rainy season arrives in the river region. During this period, the river and its tributaries rise by an average of six metres or even more, making the Copaiba trees accessible by boat. When a tree is tapped for the first time, a certain amount of oleoresin can be collected immediately. The opening is then sealed and the tree is tapped once or twice more later in the year. The amount of oleoresin produced depends on the diameter of the trunk, the size of the crown and the tree’s position within the rainforest canopy, but on average each tree can produce around two to six litres of oleoresin per year. A Copaiba tree can live for up to 400 years and grow to more than 30 metres tall.
Harvesting Copaiba oil
dōTERRA sources Copaiba in cooperation with local families who live in the Brazilian Amazon region and are experienced in harvesting the oil. For these families, travelling by boat to reach the surrounding countryside and neighbouring towns is part of everyday life. Each family cares for several trees, continuing a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
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Video: 5 tips for using Copaiba oil (English)
