What is Chontaduro? A Natural Retinol?

The Amazonian Superfruit That Helps brighten Your Skin

Discover Chontaduro, the Amazonian fruit packed with retinol-like benefits without the irritation. Learn how this nutrient-dense botanical helps repair and calm sensitive skin during weather changes from summer to fall, after flights, climate changes, and hormonal induced breakouts.

The Ingredient You Didn’t Know Your Skin Needed

If your skincare isn’t calming your skin while it brightens...it’s missing something big. Chontaduro is a Latin American fruit used for generations to heal the skin, but it’s still flying under the radar in Western skincare. We source it from the Colombia, where it’s known for its anti-inflammatory, vitamin-packed profile that’s perfect for stressed, sensitive, hormone changes and travel-worn skin.

What Exactly is Chontaduro?

Chontaduro, also known as Bactris gasipaes, is a bright orange fruit native to Colombia and the Amazon basin. It's loaded with beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), vitamin C, and essential fatty acids. Think of it as nature’s retinol but gentle enough for sensitive or reactive skin. In traditional communities, it’s used in rituals to heal mosquito bites, soothe redness, and nourish skin damaged by the elements.

Why Your Skin Craves It As Fall Approaches

Weather changes throws your skin out of rhythm from heat waves to cool and dry air, humidity changes, new products, and poor sleep can all trigger flare-ups. Chontaduro fights back with:

- Anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and irritation

- High vitamin C content to support collagen and fade dark spots

- Beta-carotene to gently brighten without triggering peeling or burns

- Barrier-repairing nutrients that mimic your skin’s natural lipids

How to Use Chontaduro (Without Flying to the Amazon)

You can find Chontaduro in both Hydrating Dew Moisturizer and Clear Confidence Moisturizer, where it’s paired with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and calming botanicals. We also include it in the Mini Bundle and  Clear Confidence + Cleanser Bundle for climate changes and travel sized healing. It works well both day and night, and is especially helpful from changing weather such as summer to fall and Fall to Winter, especially after sun exposure.

Pro Tip: Layer It Right After Flights

Apply a Chontaduro-based moisturizer after cleansing to calm inflammation and hormonal changes fast. It acts like a reset button for your barrier especially if your skin feels tight or flushed.

Glow Without the Burn

Chontaduro brings the results of a retinol without the sting. It’s perfect for sensitive, reactive skin, melanin-rich skin, and anyone looking to glow while staying balanced. Don’t wait until your next breakout to treat your skin right. Remember to always keep it calm and radiant with nature’s most underrated healer.